There are several practical things that we can do to boost our memory in everyday situations. For a start, it is important to put memory lapses into perspective. It happens to everyone, particularly those of us who find ourselves in stressful situations. Reassure yourself that next time you find yourself in a similar situation, you will probably sail through and remember exactly whatever it was that has so annoyingly abandoned you on this occasion. Devise a memory pattern that suits your personality.
People are different.
What works well for one, may not do so for another. Work out how you are best able to absorb and process information. Let whichever method suits you best dominate your approach to learning and those situations where your memory is put to the test. The games don't need to be complex or clever. Simply try to remember a list of objects by weaving them all into a story.