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Step 1
Write yourself a note and put it somewhere that you'll see it. Many people find that writing notes can help them remember important dates and events. You might try putting the note on your refrigerator, a mirror or other place that you look at often.
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Step 2
Make a habit of checking your date book or calendar each morning. This will help you remember not only Mother's Day, but other dates and events that you'd otherwise forget. You might make special mention of the holiday on your blackberry or other PDA.
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Step 3
Use software or websites designed to alert you of important dates. These programs are easy to use and can be customized for your needs. For example, you might set the program to alert you several days before Mother's Day so that you can remember to get a gift.
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Step 4
Reduce your stress level and get enough sleep. Both of these things will help you keep your memory working better and make you more likely to remember the date. Combining this with other reminders can ensure you'll remember.
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Step 5
Associate the holiday with other events, objects or persons. For example, you might write down Mother's Day on a note and then see what else comes to mind. Maybe you think of "May flowers" or Memorial Day. Connect the associations with a line, creating a "map" of the items. By creating connections, you have more factors that could bring the date to mind.
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Step 6
Put a random item out somewhere that you'll see it on Mother's Day. Then, when you wonder why the item is in the wrong spot, it will help you remember that there is something you need to remember, which will hopefully lead you to Mother's Day. This is essentially a variation on the string around the finger tactic.
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Step 7
Pay someone to call you to remind you. If the money is good, they'll remember because of the money and you'll be getting the reminder on your phone, which makes it easy to turn around and call your mom.
