Our minds are overflowing with ideas all the time. In fact, we have about 6,000 thoughts per day. Sometimes, these thoughts are not actually productive to the task we are actually doing. We actually spend 47% of our waking time thinking about something other than what we are doing in that present moment. There are a variety of reasons why our thoughts are so jumbled and often go unfinished. Distractions, time consuming tasks that are monotonous and uninteresting, procrastination, and a lot of switching between tasks are all reasons behind this phenomenon.
Due to the nature of our brain a lot of important ideas might go unfinished. Therefore, it is extremely important to adequately capture these thoughts in some form. Repercussions can include hindering the ability to achieve goals by 42%, as people are more likely to achieve goals that are preserved in writing. Writing satisfaction can decline as well, as jotting down thoughts can help keep a train of thought sustained. Considering that many people spend over 11 hours a week writing in their jobs, whether in emails, memos, or other forms of communications, it is important to identify effective techniques for idea collection.
These thoughts can be recorded using a variety of methods. Conventional methods include the pen and paper approach of jotting down thoughts into a notebook. While using pen and paper is very convenient, these notes are also more susceptible to loss or damage due to the physical nature of the notebook. Typing notes on a computer or smartphone is another very common method, but it can be time consuming.
More technologically advanced possibilities include using transcriptions to translate and artificial intelligence content creator tools. However, transcriptions are not always accurate in their translations. AI may lose the originality of your idea and is sometimes prone to being unreliable. It is important to weigh out the pros and cons of each strategy before committing to it.
