Ever feel like your head is just too full?
Like you have a million tabs open in your mind, and you are not quite sure which one to click on first?
We have all been there. It is that feeling of being overwhelmed by everything you need to do, everything you need to remember, and all those big goals you have set for yourself.
The problem is, your mind is not meant to be a storage locker for lists. It is meant to be free so it can focus on actually getting things done.
So today, I want to share a simple technique to help you clear that clutter. It is called a Brain Dump.
And here is how you do it.
Firstly, find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed for at least 30 minutes.
Next, make sure there are no distractions that can interrupt you. So if you have your phone, put it on silent and move it away so you are not tempted to look at it.
Make sure any TV, radio, or music is switched off too. So no distraction at all.
Next, get a pad of paper and a pen next to you, and sit down and relax.
Let your mind just wander.
Initially, the noise in your head may be very busy, clamouring for your attention.
Take everything swirling around in your head and get it down on paper.
It doesn’t matter what it is, just write it down.
Some things may be totally irrelevant, like reminding you to buy bread, but don’t act on any of these thoughts.
Just write them down too.
Do not worry about making it look pretty, either. Do not worry about being perfect. Just get it out and down onto the paper.
Whether it is a huge project, a big challenge you’re facing, or just a small task like clearing out a square metre of your garage, write it all down.
Once it is on paper, your brain can finally breathe.
It gives your brain the actual clarity to look at the paper, discard the unimportant stuff and make a plan to work out how to resolve the important stuff – because you can now finally see clearly!