It’s easy to operate on autopilot. We float from task to task, decision to decision, without true intention. But what if there was a way to jolt ourselves awake? Turns out, the key is simple. Not an app, not a planner, but the power of putting pen to paper.
Anota cada decisión para aumentar tu productividad
Do you struggle with impulsivity, indecisiveness and lack of follow-through on your goals and routines? One simple habit can transform your productivity practically overnight. Write down every decision about what to do throughout your day. Don’t act without putting that decision on paper first.
Cómo funciona
Lleva siempre contigo un pequeño cuaderno de notas
Any time you need to decide what to do next, whether it’s a work task, going to the gym, relaxing, etc., write down your decision before acting on it
Don’t allow yourself to do anything else until you complete the action you wrote down
Si cambias de opinión, tacha físicamente la decisión y escribe una nueva
Esta técnica es increíblemente eficaz porque
Elimina la impulsividad When you have to pause and write down a decision first, it forces you to be intentional. Instead of reflexively checking your phone or getting distracted, you consciously choose what’s most important to focus on in that moment. The extra step of writing prevents you from acting on autopilot.
Acaba con la indecisión y la dilación When faced with a decision, it’s easy to get stuck overanalyzing or putting it off. Having to write down a concrete action creates just enough momentum to get started, even if you’re feeling internal resistance. You’ve made your choice – now you have to follow through.
Te ayuda a ser responsable contigo mismo Seeing your decisions logged on paper keeps you honest. It’s a tangible record of how you’re spending your time and mental energy. Patterns become obvious, making it easier to course-correct.
Consejos para que te funcione
Keep decisions broad and simple. “Work on project X”. Don’t write out every detail.
Set a time limit if needed. “Relax for 30 min”. No open-ended breaks.
Si una decisión ya no tiene sentido, táchala conscientemente y elige una nueva.
Utilízalo con listas de tareas, horarios, etc., para conseguir el máximo impacto.
Conclusión
Since implementing this one rule, I’ve become far more productive and intentional with my time. I’m less impulsive, more decisive, and better at following through on the habits and routines that matter to me. Best of all, it only takes a few minutes a day.
This deceptively simple habit has the power to change your life. No more drifting through your days at the mercy of impulse and distraction. No more vague intentions without follow-through. With every choice you put on paper, you’re taking the reins. You’re training yourself to operate with clarity, purpose, and control.
Escribe tu próxima decisión, por trivial que parezca, y sé testigo del poder de poner en práctica la intención.
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