Oh no, Lost your wallet again. Didn't you?
Losing stuff is pretty standard. We do it as kids, and Then we do it as adults. It's often seen as a part of life, But I started quickly realizing over the years that me "Misplacing" things was wasting valuable time that I could apply in better ways elsewhere.
But can we prevent this from happening?
Get Rid Of Stuff!
I am obsessed with pictures of shelves that only contain few items. I LOVE it. You know exactly how much you have just by looking; You know where the things are.
Most Americans have way too many items. And many of them are so unnecessary. They are just junk items that take up valuable space.
Decluttering will allow you to always to know where your stuff is.
Have A Designated Location
This is organizing 101. But many of us don't apply it.
I don't know about you, but I've had so many instances where I couldn't find something, I later discover, 1,2,3 or even 4 of those items later on. A great example of this, Is lotion bottles.
Having a particular location and setting up your living environment in a similar method like a grocery store, Will help you eliminate those moments when everything seems to be disappearing.
You will know exactly how much you have, And even when to buy and replace the item.
I've even started writing a date in permanent marker on the item. This is so I can get an average idea of how long it takes me to use up something. It also makes it painfully clear which items have been sitting for years unused.
This is great for your budget because you can learn what to buy again, and what to avoid for next time.
Be Strict About Putting Stuff Away
I get tired after work, and I throw my jacket on the floor. I Leave my bathrobe on my chair when I get dressed. I leave my car keys on my desk. All these little annoying habits make it hard to keep track of everything. Habit building can have a dramatic impact on you losing your stuff, Make sure to be incredibly strict about where you are stashing your stuff.
Have a location for everything and continuously enforce yourself to use it.
