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प्रश्न
Have you ever lost or misplaced anything of value due to forgetfulness?
At times, instances of forgetfulness may land us in a tight spot or in a difficult situation. Therefore, we need to find ways to remember what we have to do or carry with us. One suchway is to make a mental checklist that we can verify before starting any activity.
Now discuss with your partner and think of some practical ideas to overcome forgetfulness, in your day-to-day activities.
| e.g. setting an alarm | |
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उत्तर
| e.g. setting an alarm | Keeping a diary |
| Checklist | Write on calendar |
| Sticky notes | PDA – Personal Digital Assistant |
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