Revealed: The simple memory trick that will stop you from ever forgetting your keys or umbrella again

• The key, scientists have found, is to imagine an action between two objects 
• Then you must think of a potential consequence as a result of not having it
• They tested the tactic in older people, who boosted their memory in tests

The next time it is raining outside and you need to remember your umbrella, imagine the tip being stuck in the lock of the front door, preventing you from opening it.

It may seem an unnecessarily complicated way to keep dry in bad weather, but this technique has been shown to work dramatically for people who are forgetful.

The strategy means if you often lose your keys, it might be helpful to imagine them badly scratching the kitchen table you have left them on.

The key, scientists have found, is to imagine an action between two objects, such as the umbrella lodged in the door lock, and a potential consequence, such as being unable to unlock the door.

They tested the tactic in 80 people aged 61 to 88, who boosted their performance significantly in memory tests. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4782246/Easy-memory-trick-stops-forgetting-umbrella.html