Hold-ing Calm
All in the identical week…
I bought engaged.
I moved into my new dwelling.
I began a brand new job.
… And I lived to inform the story.
When my schedule will get full I at all times make lists. Lists assist me to obtain the accountability of remembering onto a chunk of paper. They let me to focus extra of my vitality on being current and doing a great job. They relieve just a little little bit of cognitive loading by letting me give attention to one factor at a time.
However I’ve an issue with paper lists. After I get drained (a hazard of doing too many issues), I are inclined to lose little bits of paper. That is the place Google Hold comes to save lots of the day.
As soon as I’ve written a word utilizing Hold, it’s obtainable on any gadget that I’ve logged into utilizing GSuite. In contrast to just a little piece of paper, this checklist can’t be misplaced.
When duties are accomplished I get that oh-so-gratifying strikethrough line.
I can add photographs to notes; I can tag notes; I can color code notes.
I can transfer gadgets up and down on a listing to dynamically prioritize (and re-prioritize) my time. I may pin notes to the highest of my board (I often pin notes that must get completed “as we speak”).
Most significantly, nevertheless, is the pace at which I can add to a word. After I’m in the course of one thing, and an concept jumps into my head, I can jot it down and stay targeted on the duty at hand. With that in thoughts, Hold may also assist to protect the mind’s vitality:
By shortly jotting down new concepts, I honour these concepts whereas preserving the duty at hand.
It’s not a silver bullet, however If time appears like a treasured commodity (low on provide, excessive on demand), give this app an opportunity.