There is no worse feeling in the world than when you can’t find your keys. I can only remember a couple of instances in my life when I have lost my keys.
Once when I was in college it was close to almost a week before they resurfaced. I contribute that mostly to the fact that my roommate borrowed them to head down to the laundry and mine were right on my table. She grabbed them as she headed out the door. When she returned, I was in our suite-mates room watching a movie and she “said” she put them back on the dresser. We tore the room upside down looking for them and as I mentioned, it was about a week before they turned up.
Another time, I was heading out the door with my very new baby to go to a doctor’s appointment. We were running a bit late already and I couldn’t find my keys. I remember the frantic state I was in running back and forth, searching all the usual places to not find my keys. Who would have thought that checking my pocket would be the place they would turn up. Mommy brain… what can I say.
Those moments in life can be stressful and extremely annoying. Here are three sure-fire ways to never loose your keys again!
1. Use a key ring that will be easily identifiable. If you typically loose your keys in your purse or on the counter, use a key ring that will stand out from everything else. Something colorful or shiny might help to catch your eye when you are looking to head out the door.
2. Use a 3M hook to hang the keys by the door (or where you set your purse). I love 3M products and their Command Strips are one of the best products out there. If you need multiple hooks in multiple spots – – hang them up. They will not damage your walls and they are perfect for hanging your keys by the door, in the kitchen or mud room. It will make your life easier to just hang them up as you walk in the door.
3. Create a habit that feels good for you. It’s always important to pay attention to your habits. What do you do as you walk in the door? Do you drop your purse and/or bag on the floor, in the kitchen, at your desk? Do you come in the front door or through the garage? If you see what habits you have it will make “modifying” your habits a little easier when trying to find the best place to put your keys.
Sometimes the littlest things can make the biggest difference!
