Looking For Keys (And Other Items) In All The Wrong Places
We've probably all had the experience of searching frantically for something that we were sure was on the table/in this pile of papers/by the pile of books. Of course, we usually are in a hurry when we look for it too. My own question when we look unsuccessfully for lost objects is this: "Did we look thoroughly the first time we looked here?" More often than not, this will turn up the item, often (but not always) exactly where it was supposed to be. There are some other good suggestions compiled by Dr. Solomon that will help in the search. But for those times when all other guidelines don't help, Dr. Solomon has put together Twelve Principles to help you find your lost object. Via Rebecca's Pocket.
posted by Amy @ 5/04/2006 01:26:00 a.m.
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I have got a serious problem with "losing" my keys. I tend to drop them on the floor near the computer in our living room -- terrible habit, I know. Then I leave them there and forget about them, until I start searching frantically for 15 minutes.
I almost always find them in one of three spots, but never ever check any of them until it's almost too late.
Very annoying part of life I tell ya.
I've had similar experiences with other items--usually important pieces of paper. Mind you, with those I also often tuck them away into a "safe spot"--which I then promptly forget.
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