Alright, so I’ve been messing around with this idea of doing some “memory checks” – kind of like a mental health check-in, but using my PC. It sounds kinda weird, I know, but hear me out.
It all started when I was feeling super overwhelmed. Like, my brain was just buzzing with to-do lists, worries, and random thoughts. I needed a way to sort of…dump it all out and see what was going on in there.
Step 1: The Brain Dump
First, I just opened up a simple text editor. Nothing fancy, just Notepad. I started typing out everything that was on my mind. Everything. Work stuff, personal stuff, silly stuff, serious stuff…it all went in there. It was like a word vomit, but in a good way.
Step 2: Spotting the Patterns
After I couldn’t think of anything else to write, I started looking at what I had. I was trying to find any patterns or recurring themes. Was I worried about the same thing over and over? Was there a particular stressor that kept popping up?
- I used Bold on the Key words.
- I noticed a bunch of stuff about a project at work.
- Also, a lot of anxieties about, relationship status.
Step 3: Making it Visual(failed)
I tried to see the big picture,I wanted to see the thing very clearly. I tried some mind-mapping software, but it felt too…structured. I just wanted something simple, so after that, I stoped this step.
Step 4: Action Items (and Letting Go)
This is where the “PC” part really comes in. For each of the big worries or themes I found, I created a new text file. Inside, I wrote down any actual, concrete steps I could take to address it.
- For the work project, it was things like “email Sarah about the deadline” and “break down task X into smaller parts.”
- For the personal stuff, it was more like “talk to myfriend about how I’m feeling” or “schedule some time for self-care.”
And for the stuff I couldn’t do anything about? I made a separate file called “Let it *”. Seriously. It sounds cheesy, but just the act of writing it down and putting it in that file felt like I was releasing it a little bit.
The Result?
Honestly, it’s not a miracle cure. I still get stressed, I still have worries. But this “memory check” thing has become a regular part of my routine. It’s like a mental declutter, and using my PC just makes it feel more…organized, I guess. It’s a way to externalize my thoughts and then deal with them in a more practical way.
It’s been a surprisingly helpful little experiment. Maybe it’ll work for you, maybe it won’t. But if you’re feeling like your brain is a tangled mess of thoughts, it might be worth a shot.
