How to Trigger a Memory

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Steps

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Buy a few things that will appeal to your senses. This can be food, perfume, a song, a certain pair of shoes, a picture, etc.

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   Use that something at a certain event. This can be a new boyfriend, a surgery (if you want to remember it), your graduation, a basketball tournament, etc.
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   Put away the something once the event is over. Make sure you have some left of the something or that you're able to get your hands on some again.
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   At least a year later, take out that something, and use at it. The memory will come right back to you.