Comments on: Empty Your Brain: The Key to Productivity

By: jana

jana — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:06:32 +0000

I love writing everything down…I’m so much more productive! Great blog entry!!
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By: Arielle

Arielle — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:02:04 +0000

Just found this through The Shabby Nest- it’s SUCH a great idea! My husband always gives me a hard time for never being able to stop thinking of everything I need to get done. What a great way to get some of these things out of my head! Thanks for such a useful post!
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By: Trish@TheOldPostRoad

Trish@TheOldPostRoad — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:58:31 +0000

Thank you! Thank you! Am trying this , starting today! My dreams explain to me how much I have trying to occur inside my little pea-brain. Focus is hard for me because I am now a sahm and always think – I can do that later.
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By: Kayla

Kayla — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:11:51 +0000

I love Omnifocus because I carry it my list on my iphone and on my computer – this allows me to stay focused on the areas I am working in – household, errands, phone, computer, etc. Wherever I am, I have a list of things I need to do in that place with me. Especially helps with times I have waiting places I can find something else to do in that downtime. I love GTD and think it is a great system that could be adopted to anyone’s daily tasks. The book is fabulous as well.
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By: Lance

Lance — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:32:31 +0000

Someone linked to this on Twitter. Thanks! I’ve never heard of GTD before… definitely going to try it
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By: Paula@Motherhood Out Loud

Paula@Motherhood Out Loud — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:42:45 +0000

Okay, so I spent the last 10 minutes writing down everything I could think of that needs to be done…and I feel so much better! I like the commenter who mentioned doing this each evening. That is a perfect time for me, might even help me fall asleep faster if my brain is “empty”! I have been using a home management notebook for the past couple of months and it has been a huge help, this is one more great strategy to add. Thanks!
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By: Lucy

Lucy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:20:39 +0000

I actually do this on a regular basis, but I didn’t know it was an actual system. My mind often fills up with ideas for posts and also things to do. Most of the time, I don’t write everything down. However, when it gets overwhelming I end up writing EVERYTHING down. It really does help. Most recently, I decided I have to complete several tasks/goals before the end of this year by removing distractions from my life and prioritizing. I wrote everything down and set them up as tasks in my blackberry with deadlines and reminders. It is going very well so far.
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By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:40:11 +0000

I love this idea! I have tried it the last couple days and it has helped so much. It was amazing how much I got done in an hour and a half this morning when I was not thinking about all the stuff I need to do later. I have always had an affinity for spiral notebooks. So I have started doing the brain dump in a spiral notebook and then paperclipping a pocket docket over it. I feel so much better. I can even sit here and read simplemom w/o feeling guilty because I know I have accomplished something, and I am not missing anything urgent. Thanks!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:52:48 +0000

I am slowly becoming more and more attached to this type of brian dumping and list making. Right now my routines consist of a dry erase board on the fridge that has space for each of the stores I regularly visit so when we are out of something I can just write it under the store I usually purchase it at and so when I go to that store there is my list already made out. I have just recently started putting short todo lists on this board as well although I am really feeling a need to create another space where I can organize more long term thoughts and ideas not just, “this has to get done this week!” ideas. Hopefully this post has given me the motivation I need to create a space for that. I also have papers on the fridge where I write down Christmas and birthday wish lists for myself and my son as they pop into my mind (like when I am cooking and the olive oil spills down the side of the mason jar and I think “I really want a great olive oil pourer!!!”). That way at gifting time I already have a list to give to people. One less thing to do! Thanks for the thoughtful post Tsh, love your site!!

By: Ellie

Ellie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:32:15 +0000

I really like your planner sheets – thanks for the free ones!! I’ll let you know how it works. I’ll add you to me Google Reader too!
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