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Evening Brain Dump

High (81%) 3 min Evening Sleep

Write down everything on your mind in 3 minutes. Externalizing open loops reduces sleep onset latency by 50%.

Scientific Evidence

Study Type
Randomized Controlled Trial
Sample Size
n = 57
Institution
Baylor University
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Origin: Sleep Psychology / GTD Methodology
81%
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How To Do It

  1. 1 Grab paper or open notes app
  2. 2 Set a 3-minute timer
  3. 3 Write everything on your mind - tasks, worries, ideas, reminders
  4. 4 Don't organize, just dump
  5. 5 Close the notebook. Those thoughts are captured.

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