Do I Have to be a Robot or Something? By Sara Ryan At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

In this day of constant bustle while technology is thinking up ways to make life easier in their creator’s opinion, people are always bombarded with things to remember like the curse of many pin numbers, passwords, pass codes, social security numbers, sleep numbers, security questions, etc. It is completely humane to forget things when there are some many things you have to concentrate on. Although it is impossible to function like a robot, some steps can be taken to ensure that you can keep up this important information. Would it be nice if you could make a t-shirt with all of these things on it and point when someone asked? It is not feasible but it is okay to dream. There are some surefire ways to make remembering all of these essential phrases and numbers easy and relaxing.

Write it down: I keep a legal pad handy at all times so I can write things like passwords down. I am on the Internet all the time and when I sign up for things, I just jot it down. If it is sensitive information like ATM pins or pass codes that give access to confidential information, I store them in a special place so only I can access them.

Print confirmation emails: When you sign up for most sites, they usually will send you a confirmation email which includes the date you signed up your user name and password. It will save you time instead of waiting for them to reset your password.

Don’t over pin yourself: Don’t make a password or pin number unless you have to. Setting up accounts usually involves you providing personal information that you don’t want shared so if you are not going to utilize the site or service often, don’t waste time signing up for it.

Always choose security questions that you will be able to remember at first mention:

Don’t choose “What was your first pet?” if you will have a brain stutter trying to remember that. Choose questions that you will be able to remember no matter what is going on.

Get your pin or password by mail: You can then store them in your safe place for important documents. Most companies will do this if you request it. If you don’t see an option for mailing the information to you, ask. Contact them by email or phone number if it is provided.

Realize that some things you have to memorize: Social security numbers, Workplace ID passwords, banking pin numbers, and vital information are safer when it is memorized. You should only carry your actual Social Security card and vital records if you have to present them. You don’t want this information in anybody’s possession.

Nobody is perfect if you develop a routine, you will find what is best for you. These tips can be used as “massage stones” to help alleviate the brain from frustration. Any information about you is important and you don’t want to be a victim; not only of identity theft, but a victim of forgetfulness.

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