Getting Unstuck Part 5: Brain Dump Your Way to Clarity
Have you ever felt like you have a thousand tabs open in your brain? That was me last month—drowning in to-dos, struggling to focus, and feeling like I was getting absolutely nowhere in my business and personal goals.
Then I discovered the 15-minute brain dump, and everything changed.
Why I Was Stuck
Looking back, it's clear what was happening. I was trying to hold everything in my head—client deadlines, content ideas, personal goals, household tasks, relationship stuff—you name it. My brain was cluttered, and I couldn't see what actually mattered.
The most frustrating part? I could successfully tackle other challenges in my life (including recovering from a major injury to compete in a fitness competition), but somehow my daily workflow felt impossible to manage.
The Solution That Changed Everything
One morning, feeling particularly overwhelmed, I grabbed a notebook and set a timer for 15 minutes. I wrote down every single thing in my head—no filter, no organization, no judgment.
Goals I wanted to achieve. Tasks I was avoiding. Random thoughts about dinner. Worries about my business. Ideas for content. Things I needed to buy. People I needed to call.
When the timer went off, I was shocked at how much mental clutter I had been carrying around. But more importantly, for the first time in months, I felt like I could breathe.
The Game-Changing Next Step
But I didn't stop there. With everything out of my head and onto paper, I did something critical that made all the difference:
I highlighted everything that was actually for ME—not chores, not obligations, not things other people needed—but things that would fill MY cup and move MY goals forward.
This simple step revealed a hard truth: I had been prioritizing everyone and everything else above myself. No wonder I felt drained and stuck!
The Results Speak For Themselves
Since implementing my weekly 15-minute brain dump ritual:
- I've completed more meaningful work in the past two weeks than in the previous two months
- My energy levels have skyrocketed
- I'm making progress on goals that had been stagnant for ages
- I'm showing up as a better version of myself in all areas of my life
Try It Yourself
- Set a timer for 15 minutes
- Write down EVERYTHING in your head—no filtering
- Highlight what's actually for YOU
- Choose ONE thing from your highlighted items to prioritize first
- Break that goal into micro-steps you can actually accomplish
Remember: You can't build a strong life on a shaky foundation. When you prioritize yourself first, everything else becomes easier to manage.
Are you feeling overwhelmed right now? Grab a notebook and try this 15-minute brain dump. I promise it will change how you approach your day—and possibly your entire life.
