By keeping a physical notebook, you set clear physical boundaries. You only think when the notebook is laid out in front of you. Second, writing things down lets you see how far you have come and your progress on a topic. You can clearly see that you have devoted time to thinking about the issue. Third, you no longer waste mental energy pondering

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there's something transformative about achieving a third-person perspective on the contents of your mind by externalizing them on paper. You know how it's often easy to see what someone else needs to do about their problems? Externalising your thoughts can trigger similar insights on your own behalf. And even when it doesn't, the shift in... See more