How to Use a Rubber Band to Remember Things

Remember to Turn Off Lights and Appliances

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  Place a rubber band on the on/off switch of the appliance or light you want to remember to turn off once you leave the room or house.

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  Slip the rubber band on to your wrist after you turn the light/appliance on.

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  Use the visual of the rubber band as a reminder to turn the appliance off.

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  Slip the rubber band back on the on/off switch when you turn the appliance off.

Remember General Items

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  Think of an activity that you need to remember to do for that day such as take the garbage out.

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  Slip a rubber band on your wrist and think to yourself while looking at the rubber band "Take the garbage out." Repeat this a couple of times to associate your rubber band with taking out the garbage.

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  Every time you look at the rubber band, think to take out the garbage.

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  Perform your task and remove the rubber band.