Cognitive icon Cognitive · 2–5 min · Work Calm Quiet

Brain Dump

Ninety seconds. Empty your head.

Dump every open loop on paper—then pick what matters today.

Best for

Too many tabs open in your brain

Afterwards

Mental clutter clears; priority feels obvious.

Steps

  1. Timer: 90 seconds.
  2. Write every loop—emails, worries, tasks.
  3. Circle top three for later today.
  4. Fold paper away. Start priority task.

A 2–5 minute cognitive brain break designed for desk workers and office teams. Follow the steps below—no equipment or signup required.

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