Cognitive order
Cognitive order is a state in which information, priorities and meanings are organized enough to enable one to think and act clearly.
Definition
This is a practical Guru Element concept related to cognitive load. Cognitive order does not mean the absence of problems, but a level of order where the mind does not have to constantly re-determine what is important. Clear categories, checklists, priorities and limiting unnecessary stimuli help with this.
Key ideas
- Porządkowanie informacji
- Mniejsze obciążenie pamięci roboczej
- Jasność działania
Practice and life
Make one page of order: goals, upcoming tasks, open questions, things to remove from attention.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to confuse cognitive order with perfect control. It is also a mistake to add more tools that increase chaos.
Questions for self-reflection
- Co najbardziej zaśmieca moją uwagę?
- Które informacje muszę uporządkować?
- Jaki prosty system zmniejszy obciążenie?