Creating a Memory Journal

The first step in your 30-day memory plan should be creating a memory
journal in which you think about what you remembered, what
you didn’t remember, notice patterns, and start to pay increased attention
to things. This way you create a baseline for where you are
now and can track your progress as you move to where you want to
be. Since a first step to remembering anything is paying attention
(apart from being in good health, getting a good night’s sleep so
you’re alert, and otherwise having your mental equipment tuned up
to remember), being attentive to your memory processes will help
you focus on remembering more.
So devote your first week to paying attention and upping your
awareness of when and how you remember. Besides setting up the
journal, described in this chapter, devote this week to some attention
exercises to help you pay more attention. Then, as you develop this
habit it will carry over into your everyday life.