- PAY ATTENTION
many short-term memory problems can be attributed not so much to the ability of the brain, but the ability of the person to focus on a single task. if you've already forgotten the name of the nice gentlemen who was just introduced to you not 5 minutes ago, it might not be only a memory problem. were you really listening when you were introduced, or you were thinking ahead to what to say next? make a conscious, actie supportti pay attention whenever you knew you're likely to forget something.
2. WRITE IT DOWN
Whatever it is that you have to remember, commit it to writing. Use a white board, bulletin board, notebook, the palm of you hand, or any other format that helps. Write down your shopping list, your errands, your schedule, and even what you needed from downstairs, if you need to.
3. VISUALISE IT
In addition to writing down what you need to do, you can also 'draw' it in your mind by visualising yourself performing the task in as much detail as possible. if you need to remember to lock the door, for example, imagine yourself shutting the door and look down at yoour hand on the door knob. Then visualise yourself pulling the keys out of youor pocket, hearing them jingle. The more detailed your visualisation, the more likely it will 'stick'
4. HAVE A SYSTEM
Leave items where they are visible and where you will see them until you do whatever needs to bo done to them. This could mean things like placing things to go upstairs at the bottom of the stairs, putting bills and paper in a certain, conspicuous location until they are processed, or simply always feeding the cat before you make your own berakfast.
