Choosing the Right Lock: Navigating a World of Options

Have you ever forgotten to do something, like locking the door?

This article is about that!

The author locked themselves out of their house and then got curious about why.

A scientist says our brains sometimes forget to do things when we're on autopilot.

This is called a memory lapse and it happens more often when you're stressed or distracted.

The author then has to choose a new lock and there are a lot of options!

The author found that having too many options makes it difficult to decide, leading to feeling exhausted.

It's like having too many choices on a menu.