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Abolishinist

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7. One thing I've done recently, and it has to do with finding my cell phone, is to only have one spot in each room where

Reply to UTUSN (Original post)

Thu Jul 24, 2025, 02:39 PM

Jul 24

I put it down, rather than where I happen to be standing at the time. Of course with the phone, if you've another one in the house you can call it and make it ring, but this works better for me. It can apply to other items as well.

And you're right about the 'autopilot' term. I find that when I drop something, or forget to put my mug under the spigot of the coffee pot, or whatever mundane task it is, I'm invariably thinking of something else or there's a song going through my head. I've been trying to concentrate on even those auto-pilot things, and I've also read that the mind can really only focus on one thing at time. Make every little task equally important in the moment.

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Serious topic - how to cope/improve on "autopilot"? [View all] UTUSN Jul 23 OP

yes NJCher Jul 23 #1

O-tay - let's see if I can remember, but thanks anyway! UTUSN Jul 23 #2

Lol NJCher Jul 24 #3

Practicing Mindfulness should help and that also may relieve stress. KY_EnviroGuy Jul 24 #4

I've been trying something a little similar - zeroing in attention when putting things down UTUSN Jul 24 #5

Use it like a medication taken when needed, not as a constant activity. KY_EnviroGuy Jul 24 #9

Thanks. Been using thank-you as a mantra randomly for things/events/tasks, waking up UTUSN Jul 24 #10

Thank you! KY_EnviroGuy Jul 25 #11

''A new study showed higher dietary sodium was associated with a higher risk of memory deterioration ... Donkees Jul 24 #6

So, bananas are 'good' again? OldBaldy1701E Jul 25 #13

It's more about keeping electrolytes in balance when there is high sodium intake Donkees Jul 25 #14

Yes. I was making a joke about how one minute something is bad, and the next moment it is 'safe'. OldBaldy1701E Jul 25 #16

One thing I've done recently, and it has to do with finding my cell phone, is to only have one spot in each room where Abolishinist Jul 24 #7

Yip, have been trying extra focus putting things down UTUSN Jul 24 #8

I adjust. OldBaldy1701E Jul 25 #12

Thanks! - hah, Taurus, Pisces here with common ground situation! UTUSN Jul 25 #15

I apologize for being 'blunt'. OldBaldy1701E Jul 25 #17

Well, I *was* an English (Lit) major! - And, to coin a cliche (hah), you're as sharp as a tack!1 UTUSN Jul 25 #19

its been a age old question and you are not alone here . AllaN01Bear Jul 25 #18

Thanks for the "not alone' - that *is* a good thing, no? UTUSN Jul 25 #20

i dont know . AllaN01Bear Jul 25 #21