Whatshisname offers tips on whatchamacallit

It is easier to remember a story than a list. Therefore, create a story using:

Shirt Hotel Kayak Sausage Epic Spleen Umbrella

Initially, creating this story appears difficult. Think again. You already have a story – your day:

I got up and took my my shirts to the Cleaner. Then I made hotel reservations for Chicago in May. Then I kayaked from Madrona beach to Lake Union Park and back. Then I picked sausages at the butcher. Then I wrote an epic in Dactylic Hexameter. Then I had a spleen transplant. I took along your umbrella in case it rained.

This easy-to-remember story features the key words:

Shirt Hotel Kayak Sausage Epic Spleen Umbrella

In turn, each of the key words triggers the recall of one thing you want to do today.

Whenever you want to memorize a list that includes epic and spleen, use the story technique.