THE IMPORTANCE OF WRITING IT DOWN

There is just so much going on and that’s coming from a girl who just left her 9 to 5. It’s amazing how many to-do’s we can have just swirling around in our brains constantly reminding us there isn’t enough time in the day to get it all done. If you feel a bit overwhelmed right now then you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what I do to go from overwhelmed to overjoyed: Write it down.

I put whatever is in the front of my mind on paper. It might take 4 pages because I remember I need cucumbers which needs to be added to my shopping list page and then I think of a blog post idea which clearly doesn’t belong with vegetables. It may not be the cutest or most organized list but it’s out of my head and documented so I don’t have to remember it tomorrow. Anyone else suffer from short term memory loss? No. Just me?

I am sorry if you came here looking for the hot new thing to take you to the next level. Let’s call this an oldie but a goodie. I am constantly falling into this trap and thought I may not be the only one. I convince myself that I can manage all the wants, wishes, to-do’s and to-don’ts in my head. No wonder some of us are walking around like pressure cookers ready to blow. For some reason, I rebel against writing things down (says the blogger). Maybe it’s the procrastinator in me or just the mere fact that writing is synonymous with working. I guess I’m just saying that remembering over writing is the lazy man’s game. No shame though. You are not alone as you have me as a companion. But as with all things, we can do better.

I have never finished writing down the endless tasks I have and thought, that was a giant waste of time. Yet, I still need to hype myself up to do it the next time. Writing makes things real, holds you accountable and keeps you honest. Whether it’s a grocery list or a task list, it can be intimidating if you’re struggling financially or running up against a deadline. I get it. Reality can be tough but avoiding it NEVER helps.

As someone who was overwhelmed an hour ago, writing down a plan helped tremendously. I now know what is possible and what I can put to the side for now. I also have hope again and even excitement has returned. All due to placing a few letters on tree bark. Don’t underestimate the power of writing down your thoughts, dreams and to-do’s. Leave room in your head for turning those tasks into accomplishments.

What do you need to get out of your head? Just grab a piece of paper and go at it. If you made a list of any kind after reading this post, please comment and let me know how you felt afterwards. Clear minds make better choices.