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15. Thanks! - hah, Taurus, Pisces here with common ground situation!

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #12)

Fri Jul 25, 2025, 08:35 AM

Jul 25

Besides " losing" things, or with the 3 remotes picking up the wrong one & wondering why the buttons don't work, also standing at the frig for 20 seconds wondering what I came for - at the right place without a clue!

For missing words, Google is a superficial crutch - doing a Search for synonyms (knowing the concept of what I'm trying to say) and the word pops up, though this doesn't address the real problem. It's disconcerting being in the middle of a story or joke and coming to a screeching stop for a missing word.

Your last sentence was a different screecing reality! But thanks- sincerely!

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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