Oftentimes I'll venture to the local junkyard for car parts, usually with a couple specific parts in mind, find that the cars related to my model don't have said parts (because someone else already got to it, or it's wrecked in that location, etc), so I'll snag a few other parts that appear useful.

Almost every time, I'll get halfway home and remember that the part/s I was initially looking for (engine bits, buttons, etc) aren't specific to my car model, and then realize that I walked past at least two rows full of "other" cars that had those parts available. But I can't go back because my wife and kids are expecting me because I already told them I was heading out and now we have plans, etc etc...

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Yep. The irritation and frustration is real. It’s maddening that the times you do remember it’s often immediately after and too late to correct. Like remembering to take your grocery bags to the store. After you’re already halfway to the store.

[–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I rely heavily on to-do lists, calendar entries, and reminders. Without it, I would go insane. Growing up, my mom carried a full-blown day planner everywhere she went, and as I got older, I realized how beneficial it was. These days all my day planning stuff is on my phone, but a pen and paper planner is perfectly acceptable, too.

[–] Plesiohedron@lemmy.cafe 1 points 1 day ago

Google keep. That yellow thing. Take notes constantly. SO useful. And voice to text. Wow

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

This is the way.