Use a daily planner to jot down events that you don’t want to forget about. This includes work meetings, due dates if you’re a freelancer or student, birthdays, and special occasions like weddings, graduations, church services, and reunions. A planner should include all of the following: Work School Birthdays & Anniversaries Special Occasions Plans With Friends & Family Scheduled Events Extracurricular Activities Appointments Medications Finances Car Maintenance Home Maintenance Meals Vacations Release Dates Goals