We are living in an activity illusion and keeping our minds full of ‘busyness’ – no wonder we are absent-minded. Making excuses for your absent-mindedness doesn’t solve anything. So what is the solution? When you put items down, like your car keys, you need to bring yourself back to the present moment. Ask yourself questions like, “When am I going to use this next?” or say to yourself, “I am putting the keys on the table.” Or, you could imagine that your keys are exploding the table. Try anything different to bring yourself back to the moment. Most things in life can be solved with more
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