If you’re finding it a struggle to remember all the things you’ve got to do, here are some tips to help get these to do’s out of your head and into a system!
1) Write it down
Have too much to remember in any given day? As soon as you remember something needs to be done, write it down.
2) Keep your to do’s in one place
We recommend writing things down in your diary or planner. Brainstorming is good – so long as these to do’s end up in your diary. As much as possible – batch your to do’s so it is like with like.
3) Rest and Relaxation
Like any organ, to keep functioning your brain needs YOU to eat healthy; get plenty of rest and lots of good exercise/ activity. This year my goal is focusing on activity…….
4) Call yourself
When I first heard this tip I laughed – but actually really like it! When want to do something when you arrive back home/ at the office, call ahead to your answering machine and leave yourself a message. As soon as you get home you can listen to your message and remember exactly what you wanted to do. How cool is that!
5) Visual Reminders
A well positioned Post-It Note near the inside of your door ill be great to catch your eye as you are leaving, or if you need to make an urgent call first thing in the morning – put a note on your phone.
6) Timers and Alarms
This is one I have to admit to using too because I can get so absorbed in whatever it is I am doing! Alarm clocks and timers are great memory joggers – especially for remembering to take clothes out of the washing machine, or to remind me when I need to get ready so I can leave on time!