Life hack: Whiteboard edition
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
United States
December 18, 2017 11:46am CST
I was thinking the other day, how I haven't written any of my life hacks lately for you all.
Here's one that I use quite a bit.
I bought a whiteboard (much smaller than the one in the picture) - and hung it on the back of my door. (I had to fashion a "hanger" for it out of twine and staples, and I hung it up using one of those removable wall hooks)
So usually I jot down whatever is pressing that I think I might forget.
If I'm going out of town it might be stuff like -
"Turn off modem, shut down computers, pack clothes, ..."
Or depending on where I'm going it's stuff like -
"Take with tools" or "pick up prescription".
Now, I'm a big time note maker, but I can't begin to mention the amount of times I've forgotten my note. At least this I see as I'm leaving the house.
Are you a note maker/list maker?
Photo: Pixabay
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Dec 17
@FayeHazel lol, we certainly do. :-)
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
20 Dec 17
Ah we forgetful do find a way to cope don't we ? :-)
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
19 Dec 17
I have OCD, and my particular problem is writing lists. I have (oh so many) notebooks of lists that will never help me or anyone else, but somehow it helps my anxiety. I even number many of my lists on MyLot.
Your lists are very helpful to and that's great. We also keep a small board on the fridge, but mainly put food items we need from the store. when we run out.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
20 Dec 17
Ah, I have ocd too (germs, etc) AH I wish you success with it.
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
20 Dec 17
@FayeHazel same here.I am all fingers.lol
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
18 Dec 17
Yes i am. Have to make lists. Though.. sometimes forget them lol
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
20 Dec 17
I also really hate when I forget the grocery list
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
20 Dec 17
@FayeHazel more so mom who forgets.. lol. But yeah it stinks cuz like.. WTF were we supposed to get happens lol
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Dec 17
@Courtlynn Lol! Or like when you need 1 more thing for whatever you were going to cook
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
19 Dec 17
No, I don't. I just do things as they come. I should use a board. I tend to space out things that I need to do.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
20 Dec 17
Ah, sometimes I wish I were less-so list and details oriented :-)
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@rina110383 (24495)
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18 Dec 17
Yes, I am. I list the things I need to do before I forget them.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
19 Dec 17
It is a brilliant idea to use this kind of board to remind ourselves of the pending activities. 
. I also believe in making a list of 'to do' things.
. I also believe in making a list of 'to do' things.1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
21 Dec 17
@FayeHazel Yes, white board comes handy and visible so as to see our pending tasks. Hopefully, you do not forget to dispose of any task.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
20 Dec 17
Oh yes, notes, lists and of course whiteboard are so nice for keeping track of things to be done
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@scarlet_woman (23465)
• United States
19 Dec 17
yea,but then i forget the list.
i'm better off using the note thing on my cell phone.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
20 Dec 17
Ha ha, oh yes, that happens to me too. I hate typing on my phone personally
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Dec 17
Yes but I make mine in the notes app on my phone, I always use it for my grocery list, my list of things to bring to Florida and today what needs doing.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
24 Dec 17
Oh good idea... my phone is so slow that I don't like that, maybe when I upgrade it would be better. Always nice to have notes :-)
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@just4him (306239)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Dec 17
I have a magnetic notepad that I got at a Bingo party - well it was a Mother's/Friend's day party and they played Bingo. I chose that prize. I have it on my fridge. If I put something on there I need, I don't need to take the note with me, I'll remember it. If I don't put anything on it, I'll forget it. This morning I forgot paper towels and forgot to put it on that list. I got everything else I needed though. I stopped at Walgreen's on my way home from getting my hair done and got the paper towels along with a few more items I seriously didn't need.
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@just4him (306239)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Dec 17
@FayeHazel That night Bingo was part of the party, but usually it costs to play Bingo. I don't play bingo very often. I think that was the first time in over ten years.
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Dec 17
Oh those magnetic notepads are cool too!
What a great idea - play bingo for small prizes, that would be way fun!
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
23 Nov 18
@FayeHazel
Good idea to have something handy to write things down so you do not forget. I use my diary or write on paper.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
26 Nov 18
@FayeHazel
What kind of note pads do you like?
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Nov 18
@Hannihar You'll laugh …. If I get junk mail, flyers, etc - that are only printed on one side - I cut them into 1/4ths and staple them together and use for notes. It makes me feel like I'm recycling, and they're free :-)
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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20 Dec 17
I am a big list maker! Scraps of paper to write on throughout the house. My notes can create a messy environment in my office for someone who likes things in order. I need to make a note to remind myself to clean up all these notes 
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
20 Dec 17
Yes! I think I have made a note to remind me to look at my notes
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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20 Dec 17
@FayeHazel Ha, ha! I'll make a "note" of that....
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Dec 17
So welcome, I hope it works out well for you. I love mine
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
7 Aug 18
Ah, that must be nice, not many notes, I mean. I write, re-write them. I just finished most of the things on one, so I carried the left over tasks on to another note I had for myself
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
20 Dec 17
Ah yes, in that way the phone is better
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@thislittlepennyearns (58138)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
18 Dec 17
I have a whiteboard in the kitchen that has our menu on one side and the grocery list on the other.
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