Hey Everyone! It’s time for some REAL TALK!

Well, if you met me in real life, you’d know that I have an atrocious short-term memory. Since I practically never know where I’ve camouflaged important items (I swear my keys have invisible legs!) and am constantly forgetting the names of people I’ve just met, I’ve taken to keeping a “smart phone planner” on me at all times so I can quickly put down all the things that I’m bound to skip and forget. But while the planner trick is a helpful short-term fix, I’m always on the hunt for ways to help tutor my brain to avoid future confusion and embarrassment.

If you’re like me and need a little help curtailing forgetfulness, here are five science-backed hacks that can help improve your memory today.