It’s the worst feeling. We get a call or an email suddenly reminding us that a project is due or an important meeting has passed by and we’ve totally forgotten it. I’m no stranger to the pitfalls of forgetfulness. It’s easy for things to slip our minds, especially when we’re working on a million things at once. Sure, we’ve all got a calendar and automated reminders in our pocket everywhere we go, but sometimes even important tasks just don’t make it onto the docket. Luckily, I discovered a single, simple technique that has improved my ability to retain and recall information: handwriting notes.
Want to remember the notes you take? Here’s why you need to write them by hand
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