Brain is full: Why I capture every idea immediately

Last month I noticed something strange. I'd have a content idea in the morning—something I wanted to post about—and I'd think "I'll remember this."

Then nothing else would come. The whole day, no new ideas. Just the same one circling back.

I wasn't actively thinking about it. But my brain wouldn't let go. It needed to be resolved. And while it sat there unresolved, there was no space for anything else.

Then I started an experiment. The moment an idea came, I'd save it immediately. Write it down, record a voice note, just get it out of my head.

Everything changed. I'd capture that first idea, and suddenly another one would come at lunch. Something at work. A conversation that sparked something new.

I realized my brain can only hold one unfinished idea at a time. The first one blocks everything else from getting through.

Now I save everything the moment it comes. For me, that's Edicek – voice memos, notes, links. Not because I need to use it right away. Just to clear the space so the next idea has somewhere to land.

Find what works for you. If you are more interested in this, you should check Zen to done book from Leo Babauta. My favorite.