How to find what you have lost
Created | Updated Jul 13, 2005
Lost items is the result of one of two things; a lapse in your memory or a lapse in your organisation. Basically, if you are forgetful or your house is a mess - THINGS WILL GET LOST. So what do you do when the time comes when you need one of these lost items (apart from panicking and shouting at relatives for moving your stuff)?
Over the years people have thought of lots of ways to find things; retracing your steps, emptying out every draw, cupboard and desk. However, it seems that the most effective thing we can do is prevention: keep your things organised and your things should always be in the same place. Unfortunately, common judgement is that this requires too much effort and organisation skills to constantly maintain - and since to leave the system for even a second is hazardous, it is seldom used.
Finally, in answer to the question: "Why is it always in the last place you look?". The answer is simple - once you have found it, you don't keep looking!
Over the years people have thought of lots of ways to find things; retracing your steps, emptying out every draw, cupboard and desk. However, it seems that the most effective thing we can do is prevention: keep your things organised and your things should always be in the same place. Unfortunately, common judgement is that this requires too much effort and organisation skills to constantly maintain - and since to leave the system for even a second is hazardous, it is seldom used.
Finally, in answer to the question: "Why is it always in the last place you look?". The answer is simple - once you have found it, you don't keep looking!
