Taking a picture of your bathroom before you leave the house may seem odd. After rushing out the door one morning, I found myself stuck in traffic and wondered if I’d turned off the blow-dryer and the tap. Just glancing at the picture told me the answer. The faucet was off. The counters were clean. Done.
As I continued taking pictures and got used to doing it, it eventually became a habit I didn’t even think about anymore. Not surprisingly, I began noticing lower anxiety levels and caught small mistakes early that could have cost me money later.
Many people rush while getting ready in the bathroom. While brushing their teeth, they’re texting friends, packing their bags, and getting ready to leave. This is probably why so many forgotten items happen in the bathroom.
A dripping faucet may seem insignificant at first. However, letting it run for hours wastes water and increases your utility bill. Bathrooms can also have toilets that keep running without you noticing. I learned this the hard way after discovering that a loose toilet handle had allowed water to flow for hours after I left the house.
Hair dryers, flat irons, curling irons, and heated brushes are all easy to forget when you’re in a hurry. Although most modern appliances come with an auto-shutoff feature, turning off your bathroom appliances before leaving the house is still safer than relying on technology alone.
Besides the forgotten items mentioned above, since starting this habit I have also noticed other small things in my bathroom photos that I probably would have missed otherwise: medication left on the counter, wet towels stacked near the wall, partially opened windows before rainy weather, and lights left on.
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Just one quick photo gives me peace of mind.
Before developing this habit, I spent at least half of my daily commute mentally replaying what I had done in the bathroom. Had I turned off the faucet? Had I unplugged everything? Had I made a mess? These may seem like small concerns, but they can stay in your head much longer than they should.
Now, if I’m ever uncertain, I just glance at the photo.
You quickly realize how frustrating it is to lose an afternoon worrying about something that could have been checked in two seconds. Whether I’m stuck in traffic, waiting in line at the airport, or boarding a train for a weekend getaway, every time I look at my bathroom photo I immediately know the faucet is off and everything looks fine.
Additionally, this habit becomes even more useful when you’re traveling or preparing for a vacation. If going back home isn’t possible, a quick photo can save you from making an unnecessary trip back and help you feel more organized before leaving.
This Simple Habit May Help Prevent Costly Mistakes
While I don’t think taking a bathroom photo is some magical life hack, it definitely can help you avoid preventable problems.
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