Free tool
Brain Dump
Empty your head for three minutes. Type it or say it. Then we sort the mess into to-dos, worries, ideas and feelings, and tell you where to start.
How to do a brain dump that actually helps
- Set a short timer. Three minutes is enough for most days.
- Dump without sorting. Tasks next to feelings next to random ideas. Don’t fix anything yet.
- Sort into buckets. To-dos, worries, ideas, feelings. The tool does this for you.
- Pick one first step. Then decide what to schedule, delegate, drop or park.
Want the long version? Read our guide on how to do a brain dump, or grab a journal prompt if you don’t know where to start.
Questions
What is a brain dump?+
A brain dump is getting everything in your head onto a page (or out loud) without filtering it: tasks, worries, ideas, feelings. Once it is outside your head you can sort it and decide what actually needs you.
How long should a brain dump take?+
Three to ten minutes is plenty. Keep going until you run out, then sort. A short timer stops it from becoming a planning session.
Is my brain dump private?+
Your text is saved only in this browser. When you press "Sort", the text is sent to our server and our AI provider to be organized; we don’t keep a copy. Avoid including passwords or other sensitive data.
Can I do a brain dump by talking?+
Yes. In supported browsers tap the microphone to dictate. If you like talking it out, the ThinkAloud app is built for exactly that, with reflections and follow-up questions after each entry.
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