6. Forgetfulness and Losing Things
People can find that they frequently forget items that they need every day. Some ideas to help you remember are:
• Get into the habit when you are going out of checking that you have the essential items before you stand up and leave. So check; keys, wallet phone and notebook do this over and over and it will become a habit.
• Repetition and rehearsal - Repeating and practicing recall of information, e.g. through self-talk.
• Create a visual cue- Pairing a verbal task with a visual image can help you to remember. The more bizarre and exaggerated the image, the easier it will be to remember. For example, if remembering to pay a water bill, think of white- water rafting to the bank!
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