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Lost Your Phone- again?

Lost your phone or keys-again? Forgot what you’re looking for?
How DOES THIS HAPPEN!

There is an explanation!!! You are not crazy!

Here’s the deal, it’s all about doorways and thresholds.

You see, there’s a subconscious act going on, an action to keep us safe.

Let me explain.

Whenever you move from room to room, your brain is relaying that you are going into a new environment; so, your ‘spidey-sense’ tunes into the new space.

This also explains a trick you’ve seen before referring to space and voids:
*    Stand on a patio in the backyard for a few minutes, and then, go through an archway and into the garden. You’ll FEEL you are in another world!

• Arrive at a front porch/doorway for the first time and step into the space. Yes, your senses are all alert.
• Anytime you’re walking and moving from the main floor, to the lower level, or a bedroom. Your cognitive senses reset.

Your ‘spidey sense’ is taking you into a new space, leaving the past experience behind.

If you keep losing things and forgetting why you walked into a room,

it’s because (yes) you forgot to bring the ‘thing or memory’ with you.

Keys are much easier to find if you have a designated ‘landing pad’ ready for the drop-off. You can set up a dish/bowl/container for ALL keys to land. If you prefer to hang sets of keys, be sure the position of the hooks fits with the flow of going in-out of the house.

As for cell phones that get walked around the house/office constantly; you’ll need to make a more sophisticated plan. My suggestion is to create a NEW habit as to WHERE to set the phone, so that you can FIND it again within a nano-second.

Let’s work on a scenario of walking into your office.
You’ll choose a designated spot for your phone. For example, let’s pick a corner of the desk nearest the door. When you use the phone, put it back down in its new spot.
Another option would be to set up a mobile landing spot using colorful coasters or napkins. These could be placed strategically in several areas around the home that can be easily seen.

TIP: A colorful case does help. Dark phones on dark-colored surfaces are really tough to find.

It really helps to find a designated spot for these items that regularly seem to walk away. This method can work with anything you need to keep track of: glasses, keys, toys, coffee cup and more. Q: Could you sort out a space in each room as you move about in the day?

Perhaps yes. Perhaps no. Many of you are velcro-ed to your phones….

Should we try something else?
You may even choose to hang your phone on a belt, around your neck or nail it to the wall. These plans seemed to work well years ago. (!)

Enjoy the journey, Kathryn

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About Kathryn Wilking

Author, Home Stager, Feng Shui Consultant

Kathryn has inspired women for more than a decade to take charge of their lives; arranging their environment, home and office, to support a positive, prosperous lifestyle. She provides informative tips and talks to organizations and small groups through her Facebook Group and Blog Posts and recorded podcasts. Contact her today for more info about bringing the practical application of Feng Shui into your space.

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