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When I find my mind won't settle down, I'll do 1 of 2 things. If I'm concerned about a list of actions I need to do the next day, I'll write down the list on pa
by abfan1127 11y ago
When I find my mind won't settle down, I'll do 1 of 2 things. If I'm concerned about a list of actions I need to do the next day, I'll write down the list on paper. This allows me to relax and know I won't forget anything. Otherwise, I'll write in my journal about what ever my thoughts are. This allows me to slow my brain down the my writing speed. It lets me process my thoughts. Its helped immensely.
- fohnc 11y agoAs well as the list approach, actually say loud to yourself "I will solve thhe unfinished problems tomorrow, tonight I will relax". Give yourself permission to relax!
- WalterSear 11y agoThinking about what I want to do the next day is a terrible idea for me.
- nstart 11y agoWriting it on paper helps though. Generally it's a bad idea to let tomorrow's actions cycle through your brain endlessly. Writing it on paper has this effect of transferring the mental responsibility to another medium. Instant relaxation. As always, your mileage may vary.
- zachlatta 11y agoI've done similar things with Org-mode. I particularly like Org-mode because I can view all of the tasks I've written in my agenda and know I won't lose anything.