Quote Originally Posted by HeyMcFly View Post
I'm not disagreeing with you because YES it's common sense to make an effort to pay attention- I tell myself this all of the time but it doesn't help.
AND when you don't think anything is wrong, the issue of double checking goes out the window
I say this as someone who's Autistic (so I struggle to pay attention, just for... different reasons) as well as someone who's partner is ADHD.

We've both developed a system that typically works for important things such as this: ignoring whether or not we think anything is wrong or right. We might get out of the house later, or take a longer time to do things, but it means that mistakes like this (which can translate to IRL! I've almost bought a TV that was 3x the price it was supposed to be) are readily avoided because we double, triple, quadruple check even when we're sure we're right.

Leaving the house? Check if the stove's off, the toilet's flushed, the sinks are off, and the keys are where they should be. Many a time's I've saved our house from burning down because of this.
Buying something? Check the price. Check it again. Make sure you check the price a third time because, who knows, your mind might've wandered.

It makes things go slowly and my GF hates it but, hey, when the habit's developed it just ultimately makes life a lot easier.