Frazzle-proof your memory

These tips canc help you remember names, to-do lists, important dates and more.

1. WRITE IT DOWN When 59 memory researchers were polled, they said putting a piece of information down on paper was the best way to remember it.

2. IDENTIFY A GO-TO SPOT Keep things you use regularly, like keys and glasses, in the exact same place when you’re not using them.

3. CREATE A VISUAL STORY Parked your car on the green level of a big car park? Picture it sitting under a leafy green tree so you don’t forget where you left it.

4. SCHEDULE REMINDERS Use your technology strategically and set up calendar alerts for everything from your partner’s birthday to brunch dates with friends.