How can I remember to turn the light off once I leave my bedroom/bathroom ?

Question

It's a really bad habit that I've had since I was little and since the electricity bills have gone up I've gotten into ALOT of trouble by it from my mum :( Any tips on how to remember to turn the lights off?

My mum has threatened to take out the light bulb in my bedroom if I don't stop it :|

Answer 1

erm put a massive poster on the door as your leaving, you'll never forget!

Answer 2

Write a note to yourself, and

place it near each light switch.

Answer 3

say to your self every time i leave a light on. when i go back i have to turn it off.

example: you leave the bathroom light on. then next time you go to the toliet you will have to go in the dark .lol that is a lil stupid but it does work lol

Answer 4

Put a little sign on the INSIDE of the bathroom door reminding you to do so.  You see, if you put it on the outside, well, it just won't do any good, will it?

That's a good girl.  Run along now!

Answer 5

Yeah, Post-It's seem like a good idea.

Answer 6

Why not use a new compact florescent bulb that uses less wattage than a standard incandescent. They use pennies a day-cheap enuf to just leave on all the time.

Answer 7

i bet you always remember to turn it on don't you....

Answer 8

imagine your urine or f***s as a reminder to turn off the light, and imagine your doorway as a reminder to turn off the light. see, everybody wins. yay

Answer 9

Maybe not turn it on in the first place and just open curtains a bit for light.

Answer 10

My son is the same way I told him the same thing, that I would take the light out of his room. Just think about paying 1/2 of the electric bill, that should do the trick. Also think if you conserve and save money in one area there is more money for mum to spend on you.

Answer 11

Your mum should make you pay the bill, then you may remember!

Answer 12

Leave lights off elsewhere.

Or get a timer for lights.  Or a motion detector that shuts off lights after a preset amount of time.

Answer 13

Try smoking a joint every time you forget....soon you will forget to forget and then you will remember....fight fire with fire....

Answer 14

dont turn it on

Answer 15

you should start paying the electical bill for your parent(s)...then you'll remember.

Answer 16

YOU PAY THE POWER BILL FOR 6 MONTHS

Answer 17

Put a post-it-note/poster on your door.

Answer 18

Paste a post it note =

Answer 19

when you see that the light is still on, turn it off. quite easy i should think

Answer 20

Stick a sticker on the door and the wall opposites which would catch your attention "LIGHTS!" or start paying her some leccy money and then you would be obsessed with turning things off!

Answer 21

Let your mum take out those light bulbs, probably the only way !!!

Answer 22

Stick a bit of paper on the mirror or the door.

Answer 23

Hang a note on the door handle (on the inside) saying in big bold obvious letters "TURN OFF THE LIGHT!" Then, whenever you open the door to leave the room, you will have to touch the notice and it will remind you. Also, try painting the light switch a bright colour so you notice it more - especially effective if the switch is right by the door, as most are.

Answer 24

Try talking the bulbs out for a few days - it will break the habit and remind you to behave differently.

Answer 25

Put a sign on your light switch or near the exit of your door that says, "Flick Off!"

Answer 26

At work, we have motion detection lights that switch on when someone walks into the room, and switch off either after a certain time or as you leave the room.

Answer 27

Do you have one of those dangly string switches or just a wall one?

If you have a dangly one put an ornament or something bright and pretty on the end of it so then you wont miss it!