Welcome to DV!

Actually, if you're having trouble remembering to RC, some sort of mechanical reminder is a good idea. Setting a phone alarm is a bit extreme, but it might indeed be worth the hassle. There are milder reminders, though, like wearing a rubber band on your wrist; I for one carry a small smooth rock in my pocket, and do an RC whenever I notice it. Another thing you could do is spread reminders around your house -- maybe just a piece of colorful paper in each room -- that you might notice and be reminded to RC.

Good luck with your efforts, and I hope you enjoy your time here!