How I (actually) use my pocket notebook
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- Thank you to Suprafocus (tinyurl.com/2p8hbwpp) for sponsoring this video! If you'd like to try it out for yourself, click the link above and use code "AUSTIN" (all caps) for another 5% off your order. We've previously discussed how a pocket notebook increases mental clarity, focus, and critical thinking. But what are the actual strategies that someone needs to use in order to get those benefits?
In this video, we look at the three strategies that I use with my notebook. Capture, Distill, and Close. A pocket notebook is a great option for capturing information in a generation when everything is grabbing at our attention or trying to sell us something we don't need. From there we need to take that information and distill it down to the essence of what it is. Until we do that we cannot actually solve the problem, build on an idea, or expand our knowledge. Lastly, we look at "close" which is where we learn how to free up mental space.
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Key points:
- The pocket notebook can be used in three main ways: capture, distill, and close. 📓
- Capture: Filter and selectively capture information we want to keep, avoiding distractions and unwanted information. 📸
- Distill: Chisel away at confusing thoughts or questions to uncover the essence and solve problems. ✍💡
- Close: Write down persistent thoughts or tasks to close the thought loop and free up mental space. 🚫🔄
- Using a notebook allows for undistracted and expressive writing, providing a focused space for processing information. 🖊📝
- Writing down tasks in a list format helps offload them from the mind, reducing stress and improving memory. 🗒✔
- Keeping a running list in the back of the notebook helps to organize and prioritize tasks for later completion. 📋🔀
- The notebook serves as a reliable external system to hold information, preventing mental overload and random thoughts. 💭🧠
- While phones are versatile, they can trigger additional tasks and distract from the original purpose, creating an edgy feeling. 📱🔗
- Writing by hand has been found to have greater benefits for closing thought loops and managing stress compared to typing on a phone. ✍🖐
Thanks for the summary!
Thanks 🙏🏻 ❤
Obrigado!
I'm actually taking notes from your comment into my pocket book in the event I need a homing beacon to ground me or remind me of the purpose. Splendid summary!
thanks for the summary. I m certanly use my notebooks in something like this :D
In 2009, I wrote a novel length fan fiction story that took me over a year to complete. I also had a job delivering pizzas at this time. I kept a notebook in my car, where I would jot down bits of dialogue that would occur to me while working. I wrote quite a bit of the story in between pizza deliveries
Can I read that story please?
What's the story? Where can I read it?
Among millions notebooks in world, yours is most cute.
and the cheapest :)
no foreal, i just wanted one like that and bought it on amazon😂with a cute little pen 😇
Walmart.
@@Tiger-kq5rm:)))) that's cool
I think I need to get myself one too 😂
As an analog user, I'm really happy to stumble upon your videos about using a pocket journal. I'm glad that you're encouraging people to use notebooks because it's just really fun to own one 🧡
I really appreciate the point you made about opening up your phone to do something only to be immediately distracted by a bunch of other things. I literally had that same thought when I started carrying around my pocket notebook.
Glad to hear you resonated with that as well
That resonated so well with me. Numerous times I've gone to my phone to do something specific and get derailed before I can get to it. More often than not I forget what I was wanting to do. It is like hurdles to clear before getting to the main task. I'm glad you made that point because we all face it.
The jumbled thoughts is definitely something I deal with every time I try to do anything, and I easily feel overwhelmed. Writing down everything and being able to physically see my thoughts definitely help me to actually plan stuff and gets things done faster.
Same tho
I love the fact that I watched your past notebook videos and was fascinated by them. Then I thought to myself I'd love to see how you use your notebook and BOOM, there it is!
I am a pastor. This is how I prepare sermons. Completely in my notebook with pens and pencils. Helps me clarify thoughts.
That's really interesting, thanks for sharing
I, too, am a pastor - and I totally agree. I capture thoughts that come to me in my pocket notebook as I'm out and about. If I don't capture a particular thought as it comes to me, I soon lose that thought with the myriad of other things on my mind.
I started this about a month ago and I can see rapid improvement. Thanks for the info Austin 👍🏼
Btw here’s some lists that can help some of you potentially (all those I keep in my notepad):
1. Daily - to do - essentials (things that have to be done no matter what, such as walking your dog or working on your assignment for tomorrow)
2. Daily Elites (things that aren’t 100% essential like the above, but will make you feel good if you do them, such as working out for 1 hour or reading 20 pages of a book you like etc.)
3. Longer term goals & habits (things you want to achieve by a certain point or habits you want to develop such as learning a new language or having a consistent sleeping schedule for example). I tend to break those down into my daily to do list so I can implement small steps towards those goals throughout my day. Don’t worry if you don’t follow the list you have exactly at the end of the day though, just try your best.
4. General shopping / wish list (anything you want to buy from cheap to expensive for example the top 3 I have right now are a new office desk, a sterling guitar and a specific pair of sunglasses I’ve had my eyes on for a while)
5. General notes - mentality (always make sure to put the date at the top and just write what’s troubling you or just whatever is on your mind - this video is a great example)
6. (This is quite optional) Bucket list.
Basically a list of things you want to do for fun or in general at some point, such as scuba diving or traveling to a certain place…could be anything, I even have listed some rare foods I want to try.
Other than that you can have any kind of lists you want, like grocery lists, other kinds of lists and whatever works for you. If you’re starting this now Just start small and work up ur way up because if you set massive goals in your daily lists for example, it can feel overwhelming.
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Thanks for the information, I found it very interesting and may use some of your ideas
I just got my first notebook today and this is actually quite helpful it’s given me allot of ideas thank you!
Aw that closing note (no pun intended) feels special, thank you! 😊
This was extremely helpful! Thank you!
These kind of comments are so refreshing (and helpful). Thanks to you all.
I love your videos and the little notebook. I’m left handed so I use mine back-to-front. I lose focus and get easily distracted on my phone so the notebook is perfect. Also, since I am 70+ years old, it fits my comfort zone. Thanks for explaining so well how and why it works.
You're welcome, thanks for commenting
I tried that. I am a leftie too, but writing back to front doesn't help because we still write left to right. How did it help you? I am curious.
I started obssessing about videos on using handwrighting and notebooks and yours is one that made me think a lot about my own personal process. I like how you talk about your process almost as "the way it works for you", and not how it will work for everyone, this can be a simple detail and i can interpret the same fact in other videos about the topic if they don't mention it, but your honesty does it for me, man. Loved this video!
Thanks for the feedback, glad it was helpful
I really appreciate the yellow “loading bar” for the ad, it made me feel like I didn’t need to skip the ad and I actually listened to what you were saying durning the part. So thank you for adding that!
Thanks for the feedback, I'll try to keep that on the next ones
This makes me miss having a pocket notebook. I'm currently using an A4 bullet journal and I hate the size, but I feel bad for wasting 2/3rds of a notebook, so I'm toughing it out and occupying as much space as possible, so I can get a pocket notebook again soon! Love your videos!
Thanks for the feedback!
Why not put the rest of the A4 notebook to some other use like as a dedicated journal, grocery lists, drawing? Then get a pocket notebook. Don't torture yourself over paper.
I have a notebook and pen with me basically at all times like you. Just logging all kinds of tasks, ideas, random thoughts throughout the day. It really helped me understand myself better too, discovering all kinds of behavioral patterns. So, maybe another thing is, not just write stuff down but also try to reflect on anything you write if you want to make changes in your life.
just got 3 of them for $1.50 yesterday, and it's kinda fun just writing random stuff in there! Magic decks I'm working on, why I am resenting school, random thoughts that I think are midly funny, everything! Makes me want to write a book.
Awesome!
I have a pocket notebook I don’t use, but you inspired me to carry it with me to write gratitude and other thoughts. Great video!!
Great content Austin! As a notion user, I am trying to start using a pocket notebook to start capturing my thoughts and ideas. Like you, I get distracted using my phone for this. Subscribed for 2024!
I started keeping a notebook by my bedside as a kid. I'd wake up at night and remember something I needed to do, then I couldn't go back to sleep because I was stuck in a thought loop trying to remember until morning. Once I started writing it down I could easily fall asleep again
Austin ,
I really enjoyed this video.
I love to write in my pocket note book . I do it on a regular basis .
I travel a lot on trains and buses and
I love the looks I get when people see me writing in a pocket note book. I really enjoy writing and it's so peaceful for me when I'm traveling . I noticed a big difference in my life when I write in a book. I really enjoy journaling as well. I have a lot of journals and I go back and read them on a regular basis .
I write in five different journals at a time on a regular basis.
I have one for art therapy and just journaling , just a therapy session journal , one for up coming goals for the week and for the month and things I worked on like art projects.
One for my routines and were I love to volunteer and stuff like that .
I just want to say I really enjoyed this video. You did a fantastic job.
Thanks for the feedback
Thank you so much for this video, journaling/keeping a journal is something that I've been trying to do for years without really understanding how to do it (it sounds dumb, i thought so too), I love that you provided examples of ways that you use your notebook (i wrote these down in my notebook while watching) and I now feel like I have a better understanding of things to use my notebook and journaling for.
Glad to hear it! I almost removed that section, but now I'm glad I didn't :)
This has honestly been a great addition to my everyday. Just saw this video recently and I have been making entries many times a day. :D
My random thought I wrote down once actually became a business plan over time and now I’m looking at how I could start it as a business plan
8:53 I’m glad you pointed out that writing it helps solidify it in your mind
Thanks for the feedback
Love the content, you are a good storyteller. I got to take this advice for myself.
Hi Austin! No doubt there is a real problem in society of trouble concentrating on the things that really matter! Let's fight it together!
I got really inspired by this idea that I went straight to a dollar store and got one for myself. In it, the first thing I jotted down was my why for using it. It helps me bring reason as to why I should continue finding value in analog activity. Following that, I just note lil thoughts that pop up, lists of to-dos, and new words. I hope in a month or so, I try expanding things to write about and create a lil time capsule for my future self.
glad to hear it!
Thank you for the lovely ides, i am going to get started on pocket journaling to note down my thoughts and ideas. Indeed , it's an asset that boosts productivity and saves so much time giving space for mental clarity.
Glad to hear it!
I went out and bought two packs of those today on my lunch break. I was worried they wouldn’t have any (they had a bunch) and immediately started writing in it.
Very cute and convenient, I have fond memories of begging my mom to buy the bigger version of these composition notebooks by the box full so I could write my stories in them.
That's awesome!
Seeing your first video about your pocket notebook made me go out and grab one today to try it out! Mine’s a 5in x 7in because I couldn’t find anything smaller, so I can’t put it in my pocket, but I still plan on bringing it with me everywhere! While I do have a journal for in-depth thinking on day-to-day stuff and a couple different bullet journals/planners for various parts of my life, I plan on using this one more like a brain dump and for lists/things that wouldn’t be as aesthetically pleasing in my other journals, lol. It’s interesting to see how you actually use yours, and I think I might pick and choose a few things to include in mine, too. Thank you for the idea!!
You bet!
After watching your other video about the pocket notebook, I bought a 32 pack of mini pocket notebooks and 24 pack of pocket pens 😆 wish me luck
😆😆 sounds like a recipe for success to me! Let me know how it goes!
It's good that there are people who try use phone less but there are ways of deleting distractions on the phone without getting rid of it, you gotta get a functional launcher as "nova 7" ,
Delete all of the apps on the main page,
Change the logos of each app,
Delete the colorful separates in any app leaving only text which you have to read to get what it means,
And using any note app is great for a lot of stuff
But it's your choice which one to use
True, that's definitely an option. I love the tactile writing experience better I think
Still writing things down pen on paper for me just makes me remember stuff better or just feels better.
❤ this video. Thanks for your powerful insights. As a facilitator I always have my field notes with me to capture what I am hearing, seeing, and feeling.
Glad you enjoyed!
I couldn’t figure out exactly why I prefer to write a lot of my thoughts down rather than use my phone. But you just hit the nail on the head! It causes distractions for me and I then quickly forget what I was going to make note of. I do use my phone notes to get stuff organized, but sometimes I just need pen and paper.
Glad you enjoyed!
Same! Sometimes pen to paper is exactly what’s needed! 😊
I absolutely agree with all said in the video! And it's a really cool how well you describe the way thoughts in such situations work.
Glad you enjoyed it!
been trying this out this week and it is going really well. I mostly write down - interests, thoughts, items i want, reading lists, and things im stressed about.
Awesome!
A fantastic sequel Austin! Gonna def try "closing" more often since I tend to have things cycle in my mind before it I eventually just forget it.
Thanks! Sounds like a plan
I really love that idea. I must try it out
You should!
I carry a mini rite in the rain notebook. One of my favorite things ever. All the metric to standard conversion tables. Mini ruler. It's great.
Sitting here on the edge of 2023 going on 2024 and I'm hoping for the best. I'm planning on getting a little notebook myself, and I hope I can use it well since I feel like I always have lots of little thoughts that stick to my brain like sticky notes. To the point that at times I cant think clearly 😅
I just wanted to say thank you for creating such useful and high quality content. Your genuine advice is truly wonderful, it feels like talking to a friend rather than a stranger through a screen, and makes breaking into tough topics like bad habits and flaws much easier.
Watching your videos has helped me reconnect with myself and feel more hopeful than I have been in a while, reminding me that I do have the ability to choose and change and I can do it for myself that's enough.
Wishing you all the best Austin, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you for this kind comment! It’s wonderful to hear, I hope 2024 is a great year for you and the ones you love
I really appreciate your succinct explanation of the loop trap that phones can get us into. I’ve moved to an analog notebook myself for daily logging for this exact reason. Well said! :)
Glad it was helpful
I really like your content and I can tell how much effort you put in. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
Very well put-together video! This makes me want to pick up a small journal I have and start using it :)
Thanks for the feedback!
This video is amazing. Thank you!!
You’re welcome! Thanks for the feedback
Thanks for making this follow-up video. I'm always curious about how people (actually) use notebooks and journals.
You’re welcome!
Thanks so much for the idea! I have a google docs on my phone that I use in a similar way. It’s a great way for me to save my ideas and thoughts and add to them later. Also a great way to work through and understand my emotions better.
But exactly as you described I have the problem where I sometimes think of something that I must write down, I reach for my phone and accidentlly look at my notifications and forget half of what I wanted to write 😢Also, as an artist I often wish I could add some artwork to my paragraphs.
A pocket notebook would be PERFECT for me! It’s a sketchbook, journal and notepad in one. A place to write my thoughts AND sketch. Then later when I have time I can transwer it into my document. But yeah, ty for solving those problems for me :)
You’re welcome!
Thanks for another thoughtful video about notebooks. I don't think we realize the effort that it takes to remember all the little facts that we hang onto.
I bought a pack of tiny notebooks from an office store. The instant I cracked the spine on one, it exploded and dropped pages everywhere. I prefer Midori, Moleskine, Monk manual, ... Basically, anything that starts with an 'M'.
btw, wow with the stock video clips...
Glad it was helpful! I covered the cover of mine with scotch tape, sort of laminating it so hopefully that doesn't happen.
My age 71yr old retired now looking back on my old notebooks today making me smile how stressful my life was working long hours and bringing up my daughters I just bought more notebooks for myself and going to give one each to my daughters as one a nurse and the other works in HR I'm hope it will be helpful for them
this became my favourite inspirational video, thank you so much ❤️✨
Wow, thank you!
After watching your first pocket notebook video, I picked up a three-pack of notebooks and started implementing it at work everyday. Taking notes or doucmenting tasks while out of my office has been immensely improved by doing so via hand-written notes compared to adding them to the potential pit that is my OneNote; avoiding an opportunity to get distracted on my phone on the capture or review stages is also a great benefit.
I am needing to next implement this in my daily life more outside of work, so that's the next step - thanks for making this video, I think the concepts here paired with a second brain (which I am still wanting/needing to create after seeing your video on that) will help me move to using the notebook as a part of EDC outside of the office. Thank you, Austin!
Your welcome! Glad to hear it
Great idea bro
this is so inspiring and useful
Glad it was helpful!
Great video as always Austin :)
The CDC method is a great framework for us to try out.
Thanks for the feedack!
This is great. Thanks 🙏🏻 ❤
No problem
Don’t you find that some of the notes you put in your pocket notebook are the most profound. The handwritten note show so much authenticity that I don’t want to throw them away at times. Thank you for a thoughtful and artful video 😊
Yeah sometimes I do. Thanks for the feedback
First exposure to the topic of thought loops. Experience this frequently but never fully addressed or defined. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback!
Love this idea! I am a middle school teacher. I am always looking for a monthly challenge for us to do together. I'm going to try this with my students.
Sounds great!
I’ve been wanting one to write down my ideas on paper. I feel like when you write it on paper you have a more personal feel with the idea you wrote and writing it down on my phone is boring. I feel like it could help me connect with the world better. I should go to the store and get one today, thanks for the video
You're welcome
I started using one i feel so much better it comes with me everywhere it’s reliable I use my phone less and it does improve mental clarity
Glad to hear it!
I have came across your video about keeping a pocket notebook about 2 weeks ago .. I captured the idea into my "main" table journal .. since then I have aquired a notebook, started carrying it with my phone everywhere my phone goes jounalled in it a little (mainly just organizing notes from my main journal) doodled in a bit .. aaaand here I go .. 2 weeks later I am in a rut not knowing how to continue .. did I just open my notebook while watching this just to capture the esence of CDC without even thinking about it? .. :D .. this thing is crazy :D .. often times I have found myself staring into my phone and noting down things from that into my notebook to wrap my head around it "later" .. I guess I need to work on my "distill" skills :D
Your brilliant videos are beneficial, and even your sponsors are engaging.
Thank you!
I love your channel and videos, thanks for share your knowledge and experience with us.
Best wishes and God Bless you
You are very welcome
You are a beautiful soul, thank you for the wisdom, ill be thinking about this
You’re welcome!
@@AustinSchrock ive been Journaling for 3 weeks now, its been helping me organize my life, thanks for the recommendation
Glad that you made a follow up video on your pocket notebook. Your older video went viral and this one will too. Focus on this, please! :)
We'll see, it's very niche that's for sure. Although the beauty of it is that it's so simple, so I don't feel like I can make lots of videos about it
I saw your video about this 6 months ago and haven’t stopped thinking about it. I just started my notebook last night. I would love a Notion template for your migration process if you have one
Glad to hear it! I don't have a migration process really, I just put the info where it belongs. I do have a skillshare class breaking down my entire second brain and how I organize it if your interested. You can get your first month free if you use the link in my description
Distill may help wity studying. Gonna give it a shot when my classes begin. 14 years out of school and I'm finally getting a degree. Looking for tips and your video came up!
Let me know how it goes!
I love this!
thanks!
How are you not a bigger?!!! You’re handsome, intelligent, humorous and your videos are insanely well produced with catchy titles. Wish you all the best!
Thank you!
All of your videos are amazing. However it kinda blows my mind how hyper niche your audience is. You're the micro notebook guy and I'm here for it!
Thank you so much! Haha I know it is kinda interesting, not sure if it'll stay that way or if I want it to. We'll see
nice lighting! i can tell you put a lot of time into it.
Thanks!
0:04 carryimg it outside
0:45 capture, distill, express( index, parma, bib)
Cool a pocket 'journal'. I remember those big books in school
luv ur handwriting, very unique
I use a pocket notebook this way:
Left page is for shopping lists, the right page is for todo lists. One week at a time.
Why this set up?
Well, let's say you are making bowl of cereal and you notice you are running low on milk; take out the notebook, flip the page, and add milk to your shopping list.
Nice!
I use one as well. Mostly for todo lists or random ideas.
HOW IS THIS SO RELATEABLE?!
beats me
I have a venting notebook which as the name implies, i use it to vent whenever I've had a stressful day or i have a lot on my mind.
That's a good idea
I bought me one, and so far it tisa great !
Great to hear!
I remember that vid!! Hope this does just as well :D
As a fellow analogue system user to help me navigate my days and process the world ( my Bujo ) I really enjoyed this video !
Thank you ❤
Also its so important to acknowledge just how much technology is screwing us over by robbing us of our attention and time, which a trustworthy notebook could never do !
You're welcome!
Came here because I'm thinking about pocket notebooks today but staying because I see Stephen Lawhead books on your shelf. Well done
glad to hear it
Hi Austin! Thank you for going over everything in detail within this video - it was all extremely informative and helpful!
I do have a question regarding certain lists I’d like to start in a new notebook. I’ve been thinking about creating specific “master lists” I’d like to have on hand - ideally all in one notebook, for quick & easy reference.
For example, I have a few places (notebooks, planner, notes app) where I’ve started certain lists, such as “Etsy shops to try, Fave stationery shops, Discount codes…etc.,” but I’d like to have ONE notebook where all these “master lists” go (that’s the best term I can think of to describe these).
Hopefully that makes sense! Do you have any suggestions or ideas on how to organize these lists?? Ideally I would like for “like items/lists” to be sectioned together, but not exactly sure how I would do that 🤔
Thank you (and anyone else who’d like to chime in! Lol) for any ideas or tips you may have!! 🎉
✨Celia
I’ve run into a similar issue on my end. Something you could try is putting them in the back and working your way forward, then if you tear them out it doesn’t clutter or mess anything up. The other idea would be to split them up into sections, each with 5-10 pages or whatever you need. Then put a marker for each section, color coded so you know which list your turning to. But this is the hard part of having a notebook where you can’t digitally move things around :/ hopefully this helps. If you find a better idea let me know I’m open to suggestions as well
@@AustinSchrock Thank you! I actually like the idea of creating sections for each topic and leaving about 10 blank pages or so
@@AustinSchrock these are really helpful! I think what I might do is create separate sections for each topic! To me, that personal sounds the easiest! OR I’ve also thought of using my notebook I have that is already split up into 4-5 sections 🤷🏻♀️
I noticed the Circle series by Ted Dekker on your shelf - great set of books!
It's so good!
I'm so glad i clicked on this video. Thank you!
Welcome!
How would you organize two journals? I have a journal for a day to day record, and I'm going to implement a notebook for during the day. How would you organize the two journals, and would you use them together?
I honestly don’t really. I just keep separate ones. Sometimes I start writing in the back so I can rip it out if I need to
I bought a lil notebook and taped it into my planner and use it as a brain dump!
Nice 👍
Since deleting social media last year I've thought about doing this more. I use a little field book for work so carrying around a little notebook more often seems like the next step. I'm tempted to trade my smartphone for a flip phone but youtube and spotify are used so much still
Your a very smart young man - I have been at this game for a very long time and have used every digital toy in the world - I was there when the smart phone invented and have watched it turn into the digital prison it has become - they are very addictive to say the least - but they do take away that special thing called creativity - with their limited format we are driven to use them for stuff we really can’t creat with - where paper is really boundless - the best form is the dotted paper notebook because the reference dots create at least 8 directional structure - you can make graphs - ruled writing - draw pictures - a piece of paper is as big as your imagination - as open as your brain and is everything you said - it allows you to focus on a objective - do you notice how people at some point ask you what your writing - they never ask what your entering into your phone - and if I may impart another observation to help really get work done - don’t study or think in a open environment - the best study aid is the library style cubical desk - the desk with three walls surrounding you - there is something about siting in such a desk that forces you to Focus on the paper in front of you or the book your reading - little or no distractions - especially smart phone or laptops and you enter your mind - that’s when you get the best ideas - after everything is on paper - you use the computer to creat simulations or graphs or whatever to test out your ideas - I started using a rocket book notepad and scanning the sheets into digital - maybe the best of both worlds - your walking along - you get a cool idea - open the book and erasable pen write it down before you forget and then review - electronics have scrambled our brains - primitive paper brings order back
Thanks for your insights, I found this comment enjoyable to read
Capture is kind of the easy part for me so I have an slim a5 with me coz i get interested about something and just branch out from there, completely forgetting about time and priorities (unless its one Ive somehow pinned as super important like a delivery or an appointment, can't seem to do anything before those coz i might miss them or something). But comes Distill, i feel hesitant to NOT use some info Ive spent much time reading and understanding (and im not really smart nor quick on the uptake, so i tend to hoard and feel attached to those notes) or feel like the important info isnt enough until i have too much info to do with. So the mental strain pulls me back to either starting out another interest that i feel is easier on my brain or as u point out, get pulled into other tasks i remember as I go thru my analog notes (not so different to the surfing and shuffling i do on my phone 😂) long story short, i struggle to get to step 3 and have something out of the info Ive just went and spent my time and braincells doing. (Its kinda why i stuggle with my course and couldnt graduate. Felt a little lost and insufficient with how i deal with my papers despite the notes I make, the tutorials I watch, or motivations I engrave on my wall...and somehow those papers seem to require so much emotion and attachment 😵)
I mean... im watching this video and at the back of mind, im pinning it among the other videos I watched and now it felt like im just procrastinating even when the idea was to learn or affirm a system 😭
Oh, but the questioning part in both self reflection and probably info sorting is a good point. I seem to struggle with "attacking the problem" coz somehow my brain just takes it on a broader sense of "what am i confused about/what are my intentions?" which I find a lot of the videos I watch have an easier time problem solving with those questions alone-- like I need to know how people have a straightforward and decisive mental processes 😂 i feel so burntout online AND offline 😅
4:02 Question: Will this inspirational music be playing each time that I make an entry in my notebook? Cheers. Great video!
Yes. It’s an automatic response 😂
💜🤍🖤I bought 3 notebooks and I plan on writing down my UA-cam ideas, my ideas about how to better myself as a human, and how to teach others life lessons, it’s one of the many traits that I enjoy in other people, when they teach me for example; how to be more patient, by leading by example.
If I become a better person for others to learn from, I will soon be surrounded by positive people.
That's a great idea, using it for UA-cam ideas will work well I think
Is there a reason you choose a composition notebook over, let's say a Field Notes or any other type of notebook? Because If I remember correctly you've owned others?
The field notebook was a little to long for my pocket, and it also didn't lay open on it's own. It made copying notes out of it more annoying
Sorry, odd question but what font is the 'mental clarity' text at the start?
"Rinse" I believe. If that doesn't look right look for "cotton"
I finished my first pocket notebook just a few days ago, had it for a year and immediately jumped into the second one! I use it for shopping lists, random ideas, and much more! It's recently become a sort of mini sketchbook for when Im away from my big one. The idea of it is to have it replace my phone in the way of "distracted? look at the random things you wrote and scribbled" but also adding new ideas and things. It's become extremely important to me and recently started using it much much more!
That’s such a good feeling finishing one! Nicely done
I plan on getting a notebook and trying to carry them both around and see which one I end up reaching for the most
I started doing Morning Pages several weeks ago, but sometimes I write about new to-do items or things to worry about, and then I walk away with my mind feeling more scrambled instead of organized and focused in a specific direction. I don’t know if this is just me!
That’s great!
I started using the Morning Pages recently myself. I've found that if I finish the 3 pages feeling more scrambled, it just means I need to write a couple more pages until I get the jumbled thoughts all out. Clarity comes, sometimes it's faster, sometimes slower. I love it though. I'm so glad I started it up again after years of not having written at all. I'm really finding my flow.
imagine ironman wth all those ui up on his face all the time (i mean in the suit) i normally feel like that. i have so many things that i need to start doing, keep doing and finish. and i need to keep these in mind. also i have mild ocd so i have "problem trends". like i need a small problem but can't solve it at the moment or something that is not possible to solve. i keep thinking that through out the day over and over again until i lose my mind :D i stress myself over it because i need that subject to be solved and closed. like a puzzle that is unsolved, that thing drives me crazy. but when i write it down i feel like it's secure now. this mostly applies to my emotional problems like i ask myself the same questions or i keep telling myself how this happened etc but when i write it down in detail without skipping anything i feel like the thoughts really moved into the notebook. i get over the issue easily afterwars. of course this can't solve my problems by itself but i don't obsess or stress over the same thing.
and i've always been a journaling girl before it was cool :D i used to wrote my memories cause my memory isn't good at remembering details. so i wanted them to be unforgettable. and no i don't remember my memories just because i wrote them but i do read them from time to time. and sometimes i swear i've never heard of that memory before :D i discover my own past :D
but for now i'll just keep a notebook as a "mindbook". whatever needs to be cleared and remembered will be in that notebook, no rules no pretty bullet journal templates no perfection just practicality
That’s a great analogy, thanks for sharing!
I have only watched two of your videos and can immediately tell you are a Christian. Am I wrong? I love writing things down, constantly and I usually use my phone unless I am really working on something specific and then I use a normal sided notebook because I can write! A lot, in a quick amount of time. I think I need to re try the pocket notebook however, because I have recently realized how distracted I get when opening or even looking at my phone. It does cause a yucky feeling one that is almost defeating. I will go back to using a pocket notebook once again. Thanks for the inspiration!
You’re not wrong :)
Hopefully this time it’ll be different!
Hey Austin, what are your thoughts on the small note books from (Field Notes) brand? Thanks
I think they are good quality, but I don’t like how I have to hold them open while writing. I’d rather go less quality and have one that lays flat open
@@AustinSchrock thanks for the info. I agree with using one that opens all the way up.
I have a little notebook from Korea that someone gave me and I've been filling it up with my favorite passages of Bible scripture so I can reread them like a devotional.
That's great!
Genuine question: how to train yourself to prefere opening up your notebook instead of the instinctive need whenever you can you just doom scroll? Like, if I'm somewhere and i have a phone and a notebook, i can never see myself going "okay time to pull out my notebook!". I'll always choose the phone in a search for consent stimulation
For me it went in steps. First just noticing when I pull out my phone, and once I started catching myself I started consciously deciding to pull out the notepad instead. It's has to be a decision, I don't think it can ever fully replace the drive to have stimulation. But just like your phone is a habit, you can break it and add this one instead which makes it easier.
Awesome video, brother. What kind of pen is that?
You're welcome! 0.3 Felt Tip