Too Much in Your Head? Here’s Why Brain Dumping Helps
Let’s be honest - we live in an age where digital technology is leading the way. We are hooked to our phones and apps all day—not always as an addiction, but sometimes as an obligation, because everything is tied to our phones. Unfortunately, with this comes a price.
We have the convenience of operating our lives through our phones, but at the same time, there is a drawback. We are constantly hooked to screens, looking down at our phones. The glare and constant stimulation overstimulate us instead of helping us slow down.
One of the biggest problems many women experience is something called “bedtime revenge”. This is when we push ourselves to go to sleep late just so we can have some time to ourselves. Usually, this time is spent watching a recorded show or being on our phones doom-scrolling.
I’ll tell you why this is a problem on many levels. If you’re choosing to slow down but instead choose to doom scroll—looking at endless memes and short videos—this is NOT going to slow you down. It’s going to cause more stimulation. Your brain is already overloaded, and you’re not helping it by adding more information, whether it’s recipes, bloggers, or their personal stories.
This is why I suggest the idea of downloading your brain when you feel overstimulated, called brain dumping.
Let’s talk about brain dumping. When you have so many thoughts running through your head all the time, grab a journal and start putting them on paper. It can be any thoughts you have in the moment—what to make for dinner, what to get someone for an upcoming birthday, or any stress or anxiety you’re feeling. The moment you put those thoughts on paper, they are being transferred. It becomes less of a load for you, and you may feel a little lighter.
This is why it’s very important to keep a journal or even a simple piece of paper to brain dump. I highly recommend this technique toward the end of the day instead of doom-scrolling. Once everything is on paper, you can relax, and those thoughts won’t be running through your head all night. This takes practice and discipline; you can’t expect overnight results. Practice day by day, and you’ll form a habit.
I have designed a journal specifically to meet this need—a simple spiral notebook that you can take anywhere with you. Keep it in your bag for those moments when you feel completely overloaded, or on your nightstand to download your brain towards the end of the day. On days you need help managing your racing thoughts, including on days when your child is in their extra recreational classes or while you’re waiting in the lobby during therapy sessions.
Check out the link below. This makes a great gift or a personal asset for your mental health.
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