How To Remember Important Dates

How many times have you forgot a important date and been left with the pain and frustration of missing out? These simple techniques and suggestions can help you remember dates better and keep you more organized.

Obtain a date book – A date book is a convenient way to organize all your dates and always have them on hand. There are a wide range of them available on the market, so you should choose one that fits your style and needs. Many are just a calendar in the form of a book for simplicity and ease of use, while others can be as organized as allowing you to set a note for each hour. If you are constantly on the run, a date book is a necessity to keep your dates and events organized.

Using a desk calendar -  Desk calendars are one of the most effective means of keeping your dates and events up-to-date and always a glance away. If you work at a desk a lot, you can greatly benefit by getting a desk calendar. As with a date book, desk calendars also come in a wide variety to suit your needs. While a small calendar that sits at your desk is nice, I personally prefer using a full size desk calendar to lay flat on my desk. With this you will the convenience of always having an organizer on hand because it lays right on your work station, which saves you space and the trouble of hunting for your date book organizer (because let’s face it, if we are so busy we forget dates, there is a good chance we will forget where are books are too!)

Vocal techniques – Some people are mainly visual learners but for others, audio is one of the best ways for them to retain information. If you have a bit of spare time, try repeating a certain date to yourself over and over again, such as “Doctor’s appointment, Tuesday the 17th”. An even more effective way to ingrain these vocal statements into your brain is to get creative with them. Try making a rhyme out of your date or even adding a tune to it, anything to make it more unusual and easier for your mind to remember.

While these are great techniques, you can come up with even more variations on them. The best way is to combine all of them and make them your own. The more you add these to your life the easier they become to do, which in turn results in better date memory.

Edited: September 29th, 2011