Do you have a bad memory..what do you do to remember things that you should?

United States
November 18, 2006 7:10am CST
I tend to get very busy so that I find it hard to remember everything I need to ..what do you recommend as a way to remember things that have to be done or that i should remember?
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@snullie (234)
• Netherlands
18 Nov 06
Yes, I've a bad memory. And I keep forgetting what I have to do to remember things!
• United States
19 Nov 06
like you little image there!!! is that you?LOL keep on smiling because somewhere I read that many a genius had hard time remember certain things;)+
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@snullie (234)
• Netherlands
21 Nov 06
Yep, that's me!! ;-) I read that too once! Then we're both geniuses!
@Sir_bobby88 (8231)
• Singapore
19 Nov 06
Try to keep a small notebook in your pocket ,every now and then try to flip open and check it out
• United States
19 Nov 06
I dont have any pockets in my outfit, skirts I wear..so shall I hang them around my neck on a string???+
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@happygal68 (3275)
• United States
19 Nov 06
Depends on what it is I need to remember. If it is appointments, I have them set on my cell phone and my works calendar, so that way I have reminders for them. If it is something I can make out a list for, then I do that. If I can make a recording on my cell phone for what I need to remember, then I do that also. Like if I am at a store and I realize I need to do something when I get home, I record it on the cell, have a reminder set to play when I think I will be home. All of these tricks seem to keep me moving pretty good and not forget things I need to do.
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• United States
19 Nov 06
Those are super good hints .I will try to copy these into a little note book..and hopefully..hopefully I wont forget where I set the notebook:)LOL+
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@beckyomg1 (6756)
• United States
18 Nov 06
oh my gosh my memory is bad. my grandmother has dementia and she has little notes all over the place. that is how she remembers things. that is what we get her for gifts are different note pads.
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• United States
19 Nov 06
I guess that is what I am going to have to do..it's not dementia for me..my only reason for forgetting is downright laziness..I don't take time to make a list of things I have to do:(
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@smughal (1026)
• Pakistan
18 Nov 06
even i have a real bad memory i try to remember things but when im busy i cant.. the best solution that works for me is that i make a list of thing i have to do on my cell phone and set a reminder. u can make it on paper if u dont have this option in ur cell phone.. u can even set reminders in ur computer.. i have seen such softwares that reminds u for ur "to do" things. hope they work for u too :)
• United States
19 Nov 06
I agree ..the list is the answer..but I hate lists..I can't stand them. I guess because I love freedom..and lists..seem to restrict you ..indirectly..i dont know
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@brurib (1527)
• United States
19 Nov 06
i have bad memory
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• United States
19 Nov 06
I sympathize with you..nothing we can do but try our hardest to remedy this..is that a picture of you over there? seems like you are losing your hair;)+
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@Mahindan (563)
• Canada
22 Nov 06
Since working in a field where going back couple of days to a situation and recalling facts is an essential part of my job, i try to recall things at least 2 times within 10 mins so it stays in my memory. Another way to do it is to say it loud. Then try writing it down, because visual is good way to keep in memory. Try it and let me know. :)
@SViswan (12051)
• India
21 Nov 06
I have quite a good memory but I try to do so many things together that I need to organize the things that I need to do. I make lists for a lot of stuff and keep ticking them off as and when I do it. My mom's too lazy even to make a list!!
@SViswan (12051)
• India
21 Nov 06
I have quite a good memory but I try to do so many things together that I need to organize the things that I need to do. I make lists for a lot of stuff and keep ticking them off as and when I do it. My mom's too lazy even to make a list!!
• Janesville, Wisconsin
19 Nov 06
Well. Use a small note pad make a list keep in your purse. or But a address book or take a keychain with a little note book on it make your lists... punch a paper hole punch hole in a post it note pad, put it on a string on your lanyard or on your keychain with your list as you complete it through them away... - DNatureofDTrain
• United States
18 Nov 06
I am absolutely horrible at remembering what I'm doing. I can forget midstride if I'm distracted. It's just having so much going on at one time, I think. I've wondered if I shouldn't put post-its on my forhead!:)!
• United States
19 Nov 06
Hey that' not a bad idea ..post its..but what if we forget they are there..I remember one time looking all over for my glasses..(they are lost now I have to get new ones;)) and I searched and searched all around the house..I turned to my friend "angie" who was with me visiting..and asked if she saw them..I was wearing them!! lol
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