Brain Dump

Write down every single thought, task, worry, and idea in your head onto paper. Empty your mental RAM to reduce anxiety and gain clarity on what needs doing.

timer10-20 minutes

checklistHow to Do It

  1. 1Grab a blank sheet of paper or open a document
  2. 2Write down everything on your mind without filtering
  3. 3Do not organize or prioritize yet — just dump
  4. 4When you run out of thoughts, review the list
  5. 5Categorize items into action items, someday, and trash

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