Few things are worse than that feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize you forgot something critical. Whether it's the answer to an important question on a final exam, the keys to your truck that just got locked inside, or the path you need to take to return home from a day hike, forgetfulness negatively affects many aspects of our lives. In extreme circumstances like the last example, it can even put our lives in danger.

The human mind is powerful, but can also feel disorganized without some sort of mental filing system.

Most of us wish we could instantly recall every piece of information we studied, but unfortunately, that's simply impossible unless you're some sort of survivalist Rain Man. However, all hope is not lost. There are quite a few time-tested methods which can be employed to improve memory, even under stressful circumstances.

The following infographic from Quid Corner shows 7 techniques which can help you to remember anything. You might need to recall something as complex as the differences between poisonous and edible mushrooms, or something as simple as the streets to turn on while driving to a friend's house — either way, a combination of these methods can help jog your memory. Click here to download a full-size version of this infographic.

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Written by Patrick McCarthy