Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that feel like you need three weeks off just to get everything done and to feel less stressed? I certainly do very often, which is why I love doing a brain dump. I have found them to be essential to reduce my stress levels and support my personal development. I become way more productive and less distracted after a brain dump as I have everything in my head onto a piece of paper.
Guided Brain Dump
I am going to guide you through every category I could think of, giving you prompts to cover every aspect of your life. After this you will feel a lot lighter and less anxious. Let’s get into it!
Home
Walk around your home with the print out and a pen to hand. Is there anything that needs deep cleaning? A stain or a bad smell? Is there an area of your home that needs decluttering? Do you need to organize a space better? Do you need to throw away any dead plants? Are there pieces of furniture you need to sell or replace? Does your fire alarm work? Do you need to change any lightbulbs?
DIY
Does anything need a coat of paint? Would you like to redecorate a space? Is all your plumbing ok? Is the water pressure ok? Are all your electrics working correctly? Do you need to seal any draughts? Is there anything else that needs fixing? Is there anything you need to make or build?
Finances
Is there anything you can do to increase your credit score? Can you consolidate your pensions into a better pension scheme? Do you need to rethink your saving account categories and amounts? Do you need to check your investments? Is there a better bank or credit card you could be using? Do you need to plan to pay back any debts? Do you need to create yourself a monthly budget?
Bills
Are all your addresses updated with your providers? Can you switch providers for a cheaper deal? Do you want to upgrade anything? Do you need to sign up for paperless billing for any of your bills?
Health
Do you need to book any appointments with your doctors/dentist/opticians/dermatologist/chiropractor etc.? Do you need to sort out any prescriptions? Do you need to change your workout routine/join a gym/start an active hobby? Do you need to change your diet?
Relationships
Are there any birthdays coming up or special events that you need to plan for or buy/make gifts for? Are there any phone calls or you need to make or conversations you need to have with people?
Transport
Does your vehicle need a service or any maintenance doing to it? Do you need to clean your vehicle? Do you need to purchase a public transport pass to make your commutes cheaper?
Personal Care
Are there any appointments you need to make: hair/eyebrows/nails? Do you need to create a skincare routine? Do you need to start taking any supplements? Is there anything you need to purchase?
Organization
Do you need to start meal planning? Do you need to arrange a cleaning routine for yourself? (I have made a handy cleaning routine guide here.) DO you need to add any upcoming events to a calendar? Do you need to sort out a paper or digital planner? Do you need to sort through your emails and action anything? Is there any post you need to go through and action?
Personal Development
Is there anything you need to do for deadlines for school/university/courses? What do you need to get done for work? Are there any courses you would like to sign up for? Is there anything you would like to do to further your spirituality? Is there anything you need to organize for your place of worship? Would you like to find a therapist? Do you have any homework to do for your therapy?
Goals
What immediate goals come to mind? Would you like to start a new hobby? Is there a change you would like to make in your career? Are there any goals you would like to achieve to better your health? Do you want to go on a vacation? Are there any assets you would like to save up for? Do you have any goals to further your education? Would you like to learn a new skill?
Other
Do you need to book appointments for pets? Do you have anything you need to sell online? Is there a person or people you need to see? Is there a place you need to go to?
Downloadable PDF Brain Dump Guide
I hope this brain dump has helped you to get all your thoughts onto paper so you can start taking action and get more control of your life. Feel free to come back to this brain dump anytime you feel overwhelmed.
