When going about most tasks, I usually stick to a list of outlining goals that will help me complete what I need to get done. Typically that list will look something like this:
To do: Laundry
Pick up all dirty clothes (they usually end up on the floor more often than in the hamper)
Sort the lights and darks
Put clothes in the wash
Add ditergent, soap, and vinger
Verify the washer is set to the correct settings
Set a timer on my phone (so I don't forget to take them out)
I am incredibly forgetful when it comes to chores, especially if I have to leave and return to them later. Making sure I have a step-by-step list, at the very least plotted out in my brain, if not on paper, is a surefire way I have learned to negate my forgetfulness. Plus, writing information down by hand helps your brain to solidify memories and has a better chance of staying in the forefront of the mind.
Constructing lists has been my saving grace in making sure I don't lose track of all my assignments and day-to-day endeavors. I keep separate inventories for each part of my life, whether it is work, classes, grocery shopping, etc. Creating checklists is a skill I have used most of my young-adult life, but it was greatly solidified in the pandemic years of high school when none of my teachers cared whether students were getting anything done. I learned to manage and maintain my studies, which has considerably helped the college adjustment.
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