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Tip #1 - Hiding in Plain Sight

It’s a universal trait. We’ve misplaced something we need—like

the car keys, grocery list or our glasses.

And they were right here just a minute ago!

Here are some tips that may solve the problem and reduce the

stress that comes with your search.

• Practice consistency. Memory experts suggest working

on putting important items in the same place each time.

It’s simple and will boost memory.

• Retrace your steps. Think back on where you’ve been

recently by mentally retracing your steps or physically

walking through them. What’s gone may reappear.

Alternatively, go to where the item that’s vanished is

supposed to be. Example: If it’s your car keys, check

that vehicle in your garage.

• Pat yourself down. Carefully check pockets, purses,

billfolds, backpacks, and even the top of your head; you

may have had the item all along.

• Organize your surroundings. Go deep, searching

from room to room, floor to floor, the garage to the

deck, and tidy up as you go! It may not only be necessary,

but it could also uncover what you’ve lost. Besides, a clean,

well-kept home is better than living in a mess.

• Think about your past actions. When was the last

time you remember seeing what you were looking for?

Where were you when you last used it? Is it possible that

a spouse, child, partner, or friend may have moved it?

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