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    I was keeping a journal for a trip to New York, but fell behind. When I came back, I didn't have time to work on it. I'm trying to finish writing down the events - any tips for remembering the details?
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    If you used credit cards during the trip, go online to review the expenses to jog your memory. Look through the pictures you took, and mentally retrace your steps upon your arrival there.
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    I was going to look something up on YouTube, but I forgot what. How can I remember?
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    Try recalling what you were doing before opening YouTube, or where you were when you first thought about looking it up. If you still can't remember, just do something else for a while. If it was important, you'll remember eventually.
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    I don't remember where I left my charger, how can I find it?
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    Try searching for places you would usually place your charger, or a place where you typically charge your phone. Retrace your steps from where you last recall having it.
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    How can I remember a good joke?
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    There are a couple of things you could do, like write it down and stare at it for ages or you could tell someone, then ask that person to help you to remember it. Deliberately memorize it.
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    I lost or misplaced my ring yesterday and I can't remember what happened before I lost it or misplaced it. How can I remember?
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    Retrace your steps throughout the day, trying to recall whether or not you had your ring on at the time. Some things might include playing with your ring, taking it off, or showing it to someone - anything that called attention to your ring at all.
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    How do I remember a password that I've forgotten?
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    Start by looking around and trying to find someplace you may have written it down. If you can't find it or otherwise remember it, you'll likely have to recover or reset it through the service you use it for. Most websites, games, and other online services include a "forgot password" button that you can click to access a password recovery or reset form.
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    How can I remember my iPhone password?
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    Practice the password. Or if you just can't remember it for long, use Touch ID if you have that. Another way is to write it down on a piece of paper and put it somewhere you will remember but well hidden from anyone else.
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    How do I remember where I placed my phone before it died?
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    Just retrace your steps where you were the last time you had it in your hands.
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    How can I remember all the cords on guitar?
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    Check out the helpful tips in this article about memorizing guitar chords on wikiHow.
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    How do you remember your iPod passcode after months of not using it?
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    Look around to see whether you made a note of it somewhere. Otherwise, use the article's suggestions to try to trigger a memory. If it is gone for good from your mind, contact Apple.
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    I'm trying to remember something from 4 years ago that I need it now, how can I do it?
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    Follow the steps in this article.
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    How can I remember where I put my wallet?
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    Sit in a place where you feel calm and relaxed without any distractions. Think carefully and try to retrace your steps to remember where you might have been when you last had your wallet. Search any places that came to mind.
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    How do I remember what someone said to me? I remember half, but not the details.
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    If this is just an isolated or uncommon situation where you forgot just one thing someone told you, simply ask the person. If this is a chronic situation, start writing down things you need to remember.
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    How do I remember my password?
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    Write it on a piece a paper and store it somewhere safe.
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    I needed to search something on Google, and it flew out of my head immediately when I got to Google. How do I remember?
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    You may try to write the first letter or letters of that something if you can remember that much. Google might bring it up as a suggested search option. If that doesn't work just try to remember what you were thinking about when you thought of that thing you wanted to search. It might help you remember.
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    How can I remember where I put my iPad?
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    Try to remember what you were last doing with it, where you were, or what was happening. You can also try going to apple.com/icloud/find-my-iphone/.
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    How do I remember the username I used for a website?
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    Write it on a sticky note or in a notebook with other usernames and passwords. You can also select to have your computer "Remember me" (remember the password and automatically enter it for you on that website).
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    How do I remember what I was singing earlier in the day?
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    Play a bunch of songs and see if any of them trigger your memory. If that doesn't work, just wait. It will probably come to you sooner or later.
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    How do I remember an accident I had?
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    Put on relaxing music. Think back to how many years, months, or days ago the accident happened.Try to think of what you were doing before the accident happened. If you remember that, think of what happened next (during the accident). Then remember what happened after. If all of that is successful, you should have remembered the accident.
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    How do I remember where I put something I've lost?
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    Try to remember what you were last doing with it, where you were, or what was happening.
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    I was going to say something to my mom. I tried to do all those things, but it didn't work. What do I do now?
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    Sit/stand wherever you were when you thought about the thing you were going to say and try to clear your mind. Don't try to think of the thing, think of nothing. It will come to you eventually.
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    How can I remember my friend's birthday?
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    Check your friend's Facebook page for their birthday, or ask other friends if they know this person's birthday. You can also try thinking about what you did last year on your friend's birthday. Was it cold outside or warm? Was it around the same time as a holiday or another memorable event?
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    How do I remember a song I created?
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    Just listen to it again and again. Repetition is a great solution.
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    How do I remember where I've stored something?
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    Think about what you would have been doing when you put it away. Also think of logical places you would put something like that.
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    I forgot where I have put my receipt for my goose, how do I recall where I have put it?
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    Follow the steps in this article. Be sure to retrace all of your steps throughout the day.
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    How do I remember something I forgot if it is from my childhood?
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    Try remembering how you looked and how you behaved, as well as your mood as a child. It may restart the memory train and you may see the event memory by memory.
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    How can I remember where I left my phone?
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    Retrace your steps. Try and remember what you were doing when you last used it.
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    How do I become better at remembering studied materials?
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    You should try to take notes on what you learned, then look at those notes in a stress free environment to help you memorize it.
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    I don't remember where I put my Pokemon cards, what should I do?
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    Try retracing your steps and think of everywhere that you were with your cards, and think of everywhere that you may have taken them out. You can also try asking your friends and family for help if you were with them and your Pokemon cards at the same time.
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    I always forget where I put my homework. What should I do?
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    Organize your room and your desk and always keep your homework in the same place, like a folder you use only for that purpose. You could also store your homework inside the book for that particular class so you know you won't forget to bring it with you..
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