How to declutter your mind -- keep a journal | Ryder Carroll | TEDxYale
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- Опубликовано: 19 янв 2017
- Being busy doesn't always mean being productive. Ryder Carroll shares the story of how a system he developed to manage his childhood attention deficit disorder now helps people worldwide achieve their goals with greater efficiency and satisfaction.
Ryder Carroll is a digital product designer and inventor of the Bullet Journal. He was born and raised in Vienna, Austria, but now lives in Brooklyn, NY. He enjoys serving as the Lead Designer at Idean in New York City. He's been featured by the LA Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Vogue, and Mashable.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
Summary:
1. Create a Mental Inventory (map) :
- Things you need to do
- Things you should do
- Things you want to do
2. Ideation:
For each item in inventory, ask yourself:
1. Is it vital?
2. Does it matter?
If answer is no for both questions, cross that item off your list
3. Set goals:
Break big goals into actionable little projects, that satisfies:
- No barriers (doesn’t depend on anything)
- Clearly defined tasks
- Takes less than a month (If not, split)
4. Update your map
5. Form a habit
Recap: (RID)
- R: Reflect
Declutter your mind by creating a mental inventory. Get rid of the things that don’t matter
- I: Ideate:
Focus on things that interest you by designing small actionable projects.
- D: Dedicate:
Get into a daily habit of updating your mental invetory.
Thank you Anwar!
Thank you so much for this! Your summary is perfect.
Thanks
Hmm yeah this is way too complicated.
Thank you for taking the time to write up a summary.
I decided to take notes of important points for me, I end up writing every sentence that you spoke. I felt like every sentence was tailored for me. I am so grateful to you for doing this talk. I am grateful to RUclips as well for recommending this video, even if RUclips is responsible for wasting my countless hours on productivity videos from all sorts of self-help gurus, podcast, neuroscientists and what not. I thank God, I suffered diving in the ocean of RUclips and Self-help books for many years but finally found a real gem.
Goodbye! RUclips
Ryder - I can't thank you enough. THANK YOU VERY MUCH
"Decision fatigue....can lead to decision avoidance." Oh my goodness I feel so seen with that.
I had to watch this again as I was distracted reading comments about being distracted
Oh no me too ahahaah😂
I always distract myself with reading comments. But sometimes they save me watch a irrelevant video. I like the comments community.
I’m dyingggg
Amazing me too!
I was distracted reading this comment about distraction
"you cannot make time, you can only take time. It is our responsibility to take the time to identify the things that interest us; to figure out ways to pursue them" - Ryder Carroll
"Time is not a renewable resource , you cannot make time , you can only take time"
Years ago, when I was working on a project management degree, I started describing the project scope in terms of three lists: must, should, and could. The must was the minimum deliverable, the should was anything that could be added within the available money and time, and the could was anything that could be added with more money and time but generally only if all the musts and some of the shoulds were done.
Ryder is such a wonderful speaker. I love the way he connects ideas and makes them accessible. The way he's able to connect and come up with solutions to everyday problems is such a magical skill. The Bullet Journal has transformed my life entirely as it's done for millions. Thank you, Ryder for sharing your wisdom so generously. :)
I find his pacing distracting. His message is solid.
@@MrBeckett74 maybe listen then, but don't watch? :)
Connect problems and creating solutions is one of the super powers People with ADHD and Dyslexia have in my experience ❤️
While I was listening to this Tedtalk I was ordering my first bullet journal.
Then I saw you could buy stencils for the bullet journal.
12 minutes and 50 seconds later I've spent $100, and not heard anything this guy has said.
So I've saved this video to an adhd playlist I created (that I'll hopefully look at tomorrow).
storyofmylife:-)
I think u just describe me
I have my adhd playlist too
😂
We focus on tools. Tommorow, a non exusting day. ;)
I'm pretty sure you're procrastinating rather than having an ADHD moment. And you're just using ADHD as an excuse to justify your bad habits.
The Bullet Journal system changed my life! I, too, struggled with ADD, though I wasn't diagnosed until I was in my 30s. I tried planners more times than I can count, but my life just doesn't fit into tiny premade boxes.
My bookshelves are lined with journals, where I tried to keep track of my many, varied thoughts and interests. But with no organization, it's often a major hassle to find what I am looking for.
The Bullet Journal appeared on my radar about a year or so ago and immediately had my attention. Simple, organized, and custom made by me, for me. Perfect.
Thank you. I can't begin to express how big an impact it has had on my life.
Bullet journaling seems like it is a bunch of busy-work. It would drive me nuts.
I need your advice .can u give me your email...
@@jcepri That’s an ADD mind.
What I love about this talk is that it is valuable for people of all ages and backgrounds. This lecture contained the most concise and actionable information in just a few minutes than all of the college (including grad-courses) and professional lectures that I have experienced as an engineer, project manager, mom. I can see that Ryder truly uses what he talks about. Good job!
As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD, its so nice to see successful people who had it as well. It's so tough managing day to day life, and bullet journaling has helped me change my life.
This should be taught in school.
I too felt the same...I mean... it has to be, atleast from late high school... that's when the thought of being organized is "uncool" gets in our minds!
@@caplus605 I think they tried to at my school but no one filled theirs out.
I don't have ADD but I do have anxiety. Bullet journaling helps me identify the things I need to do and what I'm anxious about. It helps me plan in advance so I feel calmer when I comes to making plans.
I feel so Meta....I'm taking notes on this TEDx talk in my bullet journal right now! :-D
Hi Marion, where do you put these notes in the bullet journal? Can you explain it?
Cheers
R
I just started writing on the next available page. (It was right in the middle of my "Dailies.") If I run across a video that has a lot of valuable information in it, I will take notes on the next available page. Then, because I Index it, I will be able to access that info whenever I need it.
This video had lots of good info, and it helped clarify why I love the Bullet Journal system.
I just realized, I should have asked, do you use the Bullet Journal system?
I just started, but I didn't know if I can "mix" notes and journal... :)
Thanks for the suggestion
haha! me too!
But this is what BuJo is for, the index is the key. You don't have to worry about structure, order, it's inbuilt with an index.
At 62, I too have adhd and recreating. Thank you for this, being you. My journey seems rushed and confusing. Hoping I can get still enough to practice this journal. Thank you
Wow. This is powerful Thank you for this. I've been struggling for years. It's been a while but yesterday, I just broke down not knowing what to do anymore. Feeling overwhelmed. Not being able to think straight. Could hardly breathe. I have been unconsciously journaling once in a while for years but I recently discovered the wonders of it. So I got myself a traveler's notebook and have started intentionally journaling. It helps unload all these thoughts and feelings and at the same time organize them.
Here's a hug to everyone struggling with mental health! *hug
I totally feel ya as will anyone in this comment section. Thanks for the kind hug.
Hugging you right back.
I LOVE THIS MAN! I don't have any serious or diagnosed condition but I still struggle with decisions. When I found out about his method... it changed my life
I love how Ryder articulates these steps in such a doable-easy way so it doesn't seem scary for us. Thank you!
Ryder Carroll has such clarity of thought. This is the best Talk I've seen/ heard in a long time. Thank you.
Thank you for coming up with the bullet journal Ryder. Pretty amazing.
"You can take Time, but you can't make Time", this is so influential and powerful to start your brand new day. 😊
People are losing the essence and the wonders that time has to provide when well administered. Family pleasures, joys with friends, peace and silence in the moments of reflection that are very important for our intellectual development in the professional environment as well as in the personal environment.
Technology has developed and accelerated the search for this information and has expanded the creativity of many people for fast and strong internet access, but we can not lose our ability to interact socially because of this. With Bullet journal it is incredible and efficient and best of all it gives you the creative freedom to choose how information will be released creating a healthy and nostalgic environment that is when we consult our day to day, analyze our achievements and satisfaction Of the task completed.
Congratulations. You have already made your mark on history.
it was really an eye opening video to me, i always thought of journaling but was never able to , i was stuffed with different videos about bullet journaling, today i luckily found the of the person who founded bullet journaling. As i face the same condition like his i.e (ADD), i've been really motivated and dedicated to start bullter journaling. Thank You Sir.
As a busy student, I didn't always take the time to do my mental inventory, but now, I have my bullet journal, which help to do a mental inventory. But I was thinking about a way to improve even more this wonderful system for my ADD with focusing on the task. I focus on the task, I'm not a lunar person. The Bullet Journal has helped me to have a better focus on tasks by putting them in little pieces. Thank you Ryder Carroll, this video was very helpful. (sorry for my written English, I'm from Quebec City, Canada)
There are many similar productivity systems. And most of the creators would encourage you to tweak it according to your way of working. So definitely give it a go and let people know if it helped.
this was, by far, one of the best ted talks I've listened to, talking about what I'm currently dealing with in my life and perfectly explaining how I can do to make it better
Bullet Journal is one of the things that need to be a part of your life. My Mentor can't stress enough on it. I maintaining my journal because he said so.
I love how beautiful and simplistic the slides are! just started bullet journaling lately.
I love the concept of the Bullet Journal, it helps to focus and declutter and help me get things done. I'm a procrastinator, but with this I have more motivation and feel energized. Thanks a bunch Ryder!
I really enjoyed listening to your talk and I am a person that constantly focusing and too many things! At 36 I have spent most of my career being 'funcionally overwhelmed!' thats a great way or putting it in to words. Very practical and well defined tools to help. Thank you!
Those words really caught my attention too.
Thank you! I too have dealt with ADD for the better part of my life! Journaling has helped much... I stayed away from it for a few years, now I am picking up my journal again and focusing on the important, discarding the junk and enjoying the peace between thoughts
Thank you for sharing your story and your vision. Uncluttering my mind first started with the simple To Do list. I love the Bullet Journal system!
Wow..This is pure gold. It's a recipe of how to live well on these so overwhelming days
Speaking of being distracted, the entire time the camera was on Ryder i was too busy staring At the funky wavy wood pattern in the background 😰
LockerGremlin Yeah I agree, the background was terrible. Way to busy. Talk about cluttered.
It's linenfold panelling. I don't think I'd call it "funky" - it's a very traditional style of carving wooden panels that's been used for centuries. :)
I was too lol
I was staring because it was beautiful lol
Me to!
Probably one of the most inspirational Ted Talks I've ever heard. Thank you Ryder😌
thank you! i'm soo in love with my bullet journal and couldn't live without it!
Ryder,I owe a lot of thanks for you.Every word you uttered in this video worth to note.
It seems that my life - at work and socially -is all about a disconnect between what I want to do and what everyone else wants me to do. So I try to speed up and multi task so I can do both. And now this Ted Talk has made me see that. I think I can use the bullet journal to help me track both so I can allocate separate hours to each group in my work.
"being busy doesn't mean that you're being productive"
That's so true.
i see
Well DONE Ryder! Congrats on this; I'm sending it to everyone.
Exactly... Time is non renewable resource... It's sooo precious...
I love the bullet journal! Thank you so much for sharing. It has changed my life!!!
Then do bj
Thank you very much for your sharing. You don’t know how much I have changed, my life have changed due to bullet journal. I have changed from someone with constant anxiety to someone with clearer mind.
I really appreciate it, and I think many People would like to thanks you.
"Outgrow" indeed...as he does the classic pacing back and forth that ADDers do to help focus their thoughts...i keed i keed....
I cant knock him for his amazing creation though im sure it was (and still is) instrumental in keeping his add at a more than manageable level
I was thinking the same thing! Lol
I love this process he shared. I have done the bullet Journal before but definitely going to revisit it.
that was amazing.. I have started Journaling this year but not Bullet Journal I have prepared to start that on the 1st of June but after watching this video I feel like I need to learn so the process actually works for me.
I've been watching a lot of BuJo videos this month. I'll start using the February. Hope it helps me for this year. If it useful for me I'll probably use for long time. I have ADD, Anxiety and some Panic... I'm always too nervous about doing things, and I end up doing too much, but not what I should be doing. Really hope BuJo helps me on organising my time and what I have to do without losing myself all the time
Did you end up Bullet Journaling? Did it help?
Did you keep this up?
Any update?
The fallacy that one outgrows ADHD (add is not separate) is interesting to note. He merely managed it better.
Agree. You can’t outgrow your brain. The symptoms evolve as you age.
Really nice presentation! Succinct and eloquent, and a great gateway into Ryder's brand and information.
I absolutely adore this man :)
loved this talk, exactly what i needed to hear.
I needed this in my life right now. Great video!
This video inspires me a lot. It makes me think about a bunch of things about my life.
I did not realize I have this problem until I watched this video! Thanks man!
Ryder's Bullet Journal system is life changing. I am also currently reading and highly recommend "Limitless" by Jim Kwik, and also "The 12 Week Year" by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington. Google them if you want to continue your personal development journey. :)
I have heard about BUJO before, but yesterday stumbled upon some videos on RUclips and caught my attention once again. I'm gonna initiate myself on BUJO now - taking advantage that also luckily received a few months ago six Field Notes dotted journals that I have not used :)
Woah👌 I'm starting the Bullet Journal Today. Thank You🙏
If you enjoyed this I would recommend the books 10 Days to a Great New Life, Write it Down, Make it Happen and If You Can Talk, You Can Write.
This content continues to be a present need!
wonderful talk!!
This is really insipiring thank youuu so muchh
I'm a really lazy person, and I procrastinate a lot. I'm also impatient and lose interest in things very quickly. Bullet Journal has caught my attention. I would like to start one for February. I hope this helps me, and I hope I don't lose interest in it or think of it as a chore.
How did it go? I am curious and I hope i could start right away after watching this vid.
I also started this April. I had some difficulties but I'm figuring it out as I'm going by. It's almost funny that I discovered the cure(though it's actually not a cure, but I couldn't find a better word) before I got to know that I have ADD. I used to keep a pocket notebooks. But then I discovered about Bullet journal and I have loved it since. I hope it helps you too. Just start it, don't be discouraged by the problems that you may face.
I have had adhd since childhood and wasn’t formally diagnosed and treated until age 35. I’ve been bullet journaling, planning, and doing this for several years, and it really helps, but I still struggle daily with my adhd even though I’m on meds.
Hey man i have a question. I feel like i have add (i'm 17), already told my mom and she thinks that i could have it too (based on a list with common signs of add). Should i see someone to diagnose me or should i just live with thought that i might have it. Its just that it would explain alot of things and maybe i could find peace in myself if i went to see someone who can tell me wether or not i have add. Is it worth it and would it help me?
@@thechrisdo Everyone's different, but I would definitely see someone about it; if it doesn't work for you, either try someone else or stop altogether.
Good luck!
This was awesome. I will try bullet journal
what an amazing speech!
This is really great, thank you!
How can someone so young be so wise!
You can't make time, you can only take time. That was a good one! 👍
I first tried keeping a brain on paper as a kid and the neurotypicals in my life used to steal it and use it to mock me. I'm not talking the bully kids at school, I'm talking my family. These days it's a fricking trauma and ptsd trigger. It took me ages to figure out why I could never stick with such a useful tool for ADHD. Turns out it doesn't feel safe on a very primal level and really likes to poke at my RSD, so I avoid it. If any of you struggle with consistency trying to build this sort of skill, it might not just be ADHD. Consider getting with a therapist to dig deeper. It helped me make a little progress on my use of externalized mental organization.
Something similar kept me from writing stories and doing art for a while. My situation was with bullies. They would rip up my art and steal my notebooks to tease me about what I wrote
@@Somebodyelse141 I'm sorry to hear that. People can be so mean. I hope you're creating again.
Really beautiful speech. Learned a lot from it.
Thank you ❤
This is a fantastic TEDx talk!
Such a great talker ♥️
The monthly projects was a new realisation for me. It makes more sense now why he has monthly pages.
I need journaling/bullet journaling tools to deal with my anxiety issues and make them become non issues. Heal my anxiety, like it’s ADD
I have low key envy for people who outgrew ADD. I wasn't diagnosed until age 39.
@justalurkr Could I ask how you ended up finding out?
justalurkr I find writing and journaling key. Throw out all distractions. Be intentional. Take time to reflect. In my experience writing by hand vs. using an app is more productive and creates just enough space to slow my mind down to focus.
I keep trying to tell my doctor I have ADD - he agrees and says it is brought on by my Anxiety but won't help me.
Amy Cain He really can’t do much. You need to speak with a psychologist. They’ll help and help you get medication if needed.
I used to think mine was just my personality until I was 37.
Focusing your mind on different things at the same time is what we call multi-tasking.
Thank you for this message 🥰👊👍😁 it’s very helpful x
This is what I want at this point of my life
Lovely ideas ..
I'm a content ADHD drifter.. fighting it and at the same time winning from my Curiosity ...
Piece of advice: raise ur head. It gives a feeling of sadness.. If I am right, you 've conquered ADHD, and in return ADHD has given u abundance...
Thank you for sharing it !!
P.S you've a lovely smile
This philosophy seems really interesting I will try to emulate it and see what I can extract from it for my own personal growth 📈
This video is very helpful , thank you x🥰🌟
Thank you very Much Mr. Caroll :)
Thank you🙏❤💯
As pessoas estao perdendo a essencia e as maravilhas que o tempo tem a proporcionar quando bem admnistrado. Os prazeres familiares, alegrias com os amigos, a paz e o silencio nos momentos de reflexao que sao muito importantes para nosso desenvolvimento intelectual tanto no ambiente profissional quanto no ambiente pessoal.
A tecnologia desenvolveu e agilizou a busca por essas informações e expandiu a criatividades de muitas pessoas pelo acesso rapido e forte dentro internet, mas nao podemos perder nossa capacidade de interação social por conta disso. Com o Bullet journal é incrivel e eficiente e o melhor de tudo te dá a liberdade criativa de escolher a forma como será lançadas a informações criando mais um ambiente saudavel e nostalgico que é quando vamos consultar nosso dia a dia, analisar nossas realizações e a satisfação da tarefa cumprida.
Parabéns. Você ja deixou sua marca na historia.
the perfect video recommendation for the 1st of January 2020! 💕
(edited, because I wrote 2019 earlier) 🤦🏽
You mean 2020 buddy
Watching it right now before starting a new BuJo ^^
Such a great video 👍
This video was a journey first I was bored then I was very excited and hopeful and at the end I’m now discouraged and hopeless 😅
"...overwhelming amount of choices."
8:01 so trueeeeee
Thank you 😊
I can relate
Added to watch later.
beautiful
My therapist recommended me this video to help me with time and stress management.
Great Ideas.
Amazing
It reminds me of GTD method :)
amazing!
Focus always has a cost, it costs us our time and energy.