The link below has this exercise as well as the list of mental triggers what we are looking at is what triggers slow down our multitasking and can derail our day.

This exercise will help clear your mind of all your unresolved tasks. While you can complete this activity by yourself, its recommended that you work with a partner. This exercise will take approximately one hour to complete.

By YourselfRead the first trigger item on the list aloud. Think about that trigger. If any unresolved task comes to mind, write it down. If nothing comes to mind, move on to the next trigger, repeating this process until you have completed the exercise.

With a PartnerHave your partner read the first trigger item on the list aloud. Think about that trigger. If any unresolved task comes to mind, write it down. If nothing comes to mind, say next. Your partner should move on to the next trigger, repeating this process until you have completed the exercise.

When you have finished your exercise I want you to write a 1-2 page paper on what you discovered in this exercise. What is your mental trigger, how do they affect you at home or at work. What are your next steps to combat these triggers and help improve your time management during the day.

0402Mentaltriggers.pdf

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