Each day I wake up and follow my normal routine for getting ready, just like everyone else.

I get out of bed, go eat some breakfast, brush my teeth, shave if I need to, get dressed and fix my hair.

Though sometimes I forget to do things, grab my watch, bring some extra cash for a movie,

and other small things, sometimes important things.

Probably more often than the average person. I've talked to doctors about it and some have tried prescribing medication to help but I

either got used to them and continued forgetting things or they had some nasty

side effects like having to go to the bathroom all the time.

One doctor suggested that instead of trying to use medicine to help combat my forgetfulness,

that I just write myself notes.

Obviously, I tried something similar.

I made myself lists for in the morning,

but I kept forgetting things that I needed to do as I write them down the night before.

Their response was to try using sticky notes as I remember

things I need to do and place them in places like the bathroom, where I spent a large portion

of my routine instead of just on a piece of paper.

A fresh perspective is sometimes all you need. I tried this method for months.

I felt less stress when it came to life in general. I was getting my work done on time and with better results. My boss, Cheryl, even told me she liked the improvement in my work ethic and was glad to see me doing better.

She even discussed the possibility of me getting a promotion if I kept up the good work.

My friends also talked about how good I was doing with remembering things.

Tristan, my best friend of 17 years, was especially proud I remembered we were all meeting up to

hang out that day.

Anna thanked me after I complimented her hair, saying that I remembered she told me

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