Taming the Wandering Mind: A Simple Paper Hack That Actually Works
Do you ever sit down to work on something important, but then your brain starts going in fifty different directions? Yeah, me too. I've been trying this thing lately that's been pretty helpful - just keeping a little list of all the random thoughts and distractions that pop up when I'm trying to focus. It sounds too simple to actually work, but honestly, it's been a game-changer for me. What Is a Distractions List? Here's the basic idea: when you're working on something that needs your full attention, keep a piece of paper nearby. I usually use these little 4×6 Post-it notes because they're right there on my desk. Whenever you feel the urge to check your email or suddenly remember you need to call someone back, instead of dropping what you're doing, just quickly jot it down on your distraction list. Why We Struggle to Focus The thing is, our brains are kind of terrible at focusing these days. Like, how many tabs do you have open right now? Probably t...