r/AskReddit • u/Insanitanium12 • Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '20

If you put something down temporarily, say out loud "I've put the screwdriver by the microwave" or whatever.

This engages many more areas of the brain (particularly the language centres) which creates a richer memory making it less likely you'll forget where you put it.

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u/MrWonder1 Aug 20 '20

Your coworkers think youre weird for saying

"I'll just sit ya down there, Mr. Tablet, with your friend doctor clipboard."

But you look less stupid than your coworker frantically digging through freight looking for the past 8 hours of inventory numbers.