Do a 5-minute brain dump

Write down every task on your mind, in no order.

Why it helps

Open loops tire your head. Writing them out frees mental space and shows what's actually there.

How to do it

1. Set a timer for five minutes.
2. Write every task and worry that comes up.
3. Mark the three most urgent.

Make it easier

Write for two minutes.

Make it harder

Sort the list into today, this week and later.