How to Develop a Sense of Direction

Tip 1 - Can you acquire a sense of direction?

As I mentioned in the last post, I used to have a pathetic sense of direction. I couldn't find my way out of the proverbial paper bag. If I was driving and approached an intersection from an unfamiliar angle, I'd have no idea where I was. I was constantly disoriented and easily frustrated. Then, a compass hat came to the rescue. 

Tip 2 - Why Do You Always Get Lost?

Some people lose their way all the time; others have an innate sense of direction. Here's how their brains are different.
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Tip 3 - How can I develop a better sense of direction?

I have no internal compass and no inherent sense of direction. When I think north, south, east, west, I have to picture a map of the whole U.S. in order to remember where they all are in relation...

Tip 4 - How To Get Lost Less Often

No one's supposed to get lost these days. Smartphones have maps on them—and compasses, too. But phones have a way of losing their signals when you most need them, and then there are the times you simply can't ...

Tip 5 - Improve Your Inner GPS

Going from foldout maps to high-tech apps has left us without a sense of direction. But all is not lost: Here's how to reclaim your natural navigational skills
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