5 simple ways to remember what you learn

From where you parked your car to the password for your Facebook account, the sheer number of things you have to remember each day is pretty astounding.

So if you are having trouble keeping some of these details sharp, chances are you're not alone.

But there is a group of people whose main goal is to make what you see and hear stick. These "memory athletes" travel the world to showcase their skills - and a group of them is set to compete this June 24-26 in San Diego, California as part of an event called the Extreme Memory Tournament.

But these memory champions also have some great advice for the rest of us. Here are five simple strategies for remembering things you've learned.