Studies have found that the best way to overcome the tip-of-the-tongue effect to:
A)try even harder to remember the items.
B)take a nap or sleep on it.
C)forget about it and let the item come to you.
D)engage in mental charades,"small word,sounds like," etc.

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Research suggests that trying to relax and temporarily forgetting about the item can help the brain retrieve the information more effectively, as stress and overthinking can hinder recall.

Studies Have Found That the Best Way to Overcome the Tip-Of-The-Tongue