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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of tasks, information, and commitments coming at you from all directions?
You’re not alone.
We’re constantly bombarded with inputs demanding our attention, creating what David Allen calls “open loops” in our minds – unresolved commitments that drain our mental energy and create anxiety.
The fundamental problem, as Allen identifies in his groundbreaking book “Getting Things Done,” is that our brains are designed for having ideas and recognizing patterns, but they’re terrible at remembering things.
Yet most of us rely on our minds to keep track of countless commitments, leading to stress and reduced productivity.
“This consistent, unproductive preoccupation with all the things we have to do is the single largest consumer of time and energy,” Allen quotes from productivity expert Kerry Gleeson.
Keeping everything in your head creates cognitive load that prevents you from being fully present and engaging completely with your current task – whether that’s a strategic meeting or quality time with your family.
