Anchor Your Mind to Enhance Agency

To foster personal agency and productivity, actively manage your working memory by writing down your current options, impulses, and needs. Use the mnemonic 'winds' for wants, impulses, needs, and drift. Select one option to focus on, allowing you the freedom to cross it off without guilt. When distractions arise, acknowledge them by noting where your mind drifted and return to your chosen task. Repeat this process to maintain clarity and purpose, discarding outdated thoughts when necessary. This practice, known as anchoring, helps reinforce your decision-making abilities and keeps you centered in the present.