How to Remember Birthdays
Happy belated birthday! Don't you just hate it when you have to say that to a close friend or family member? You were thinking of their birthday last week, so what is the problem here? The problem is called memory, the only birthday you seem to be able to remember is your own. Forgetting someone's birthday takes a little happiness away from the day for them. So what can you do to remember those important birthdays if you can't keep it in your mind? There are several ways to do this with very little effort.
Don't laugh at the old folks that use to keep their birthdays listed in a little black book. There are not many grandparents that forget anyone's birthday and this was and is their secret. All you have to do is make a list of friends and relatives birthdays and write them down with the date beside it. Check your book every few days to see whose birthday is coming up. Sounds pretty simple doesn't it? And it works! But don't forget to check your book!
Another way to remember birthdays is on your computer. There are numerous sites that have e-cards that will send you a reminder of a birthday once you have used their site to send a birthday card. You can also have your e-card preset to send on the day of the birthday. This is a perfect solution to your problem of remembering all you have to do is sit at your computer once a month and do out all the birthday cards that need to be sent during that month. Let your computer be your memory and use it to remind you of an upcoming birthday. You can also purchase reminder software that will do the memorizing for you all you have to do is type in the peoples name and their birthday but if you don't want to go through the hassle of using software the e-card sites are the best way to go. There is also a plus side to doing this. When they call up to thank you for the beautiful card you will know that it is their birthday.
Remembering a birthday is very special method of making that person feel special and important. Everyone needs to feel a little pampered and spoiled on their birthday, and you want to be part of that. Missing someone's birthday is not only disappointing to them, but can prove to be a real embarrassment for you. especially if the birthday in your family. There is no more need for forgetting or the embarrassment of forgetting with so many options that we have today. You will never have to worry about forgetting a birthday again.
