Help for chronically misplacing things?

[Trinopus]

@SpoilerVirgin

. . . On a more practical level, setting up routines, and living by the mantra “a place for everything, and everything in its place,” can be a big help. I used to forget to wear a watch at least twice a month. Now the act of locking my door when I leave in the morning triggers an automatic check of my wrist, providing an opportunity to quickly grab a watch if I’ve forgotten. I also have little mental checklists for when I get up in the morning and when I go to bed at night that have made a real difference. . . .

This! It’s a kind of self-hypnosis, where you force yourself to become hyper-conscious of things you really need to keep track of.

I used to grab my chattels and go out the door…until the day I left my keys behind. Now, I consciously observe myself putting my keys in my pocket. It’s become a kind of mental ritual. I must clearly visualize the action before I allow myself to be satisfied and head out the door.

It can get a little wearying…but $150 for a locksmith was a nasty awakening.