Memory strategies 2

The following strategies may help you remember things.

1. Adapt your environment- keep notepad/pen by telephone- leave telephone/book together-put up a notice board

2. Place for everything— have a special place where you put your purse, keys, phone- place items strategically eg letters to post by door.

3. Getting into a routine- carry out certain activities on certain days- keep daily timetable in your diary

4. Improve your well-being- plan positive enjoyable exercises- learn to relax- say no to excessive demands

5. External aids – write down appointments in a diary – keep a notebook by the telephone – keep a list of important telephone numbers by the phone- write important things to remember on PostIt notes & put in prominent places.