I Identified, I Spend Most of My Time in “Creative Thinking.”

Just like most of us, I used to avoid important (but not urgent) tasks, thinking I would need to set aside dedicated time for them. However, my perspective changed once I started using the MyWorld app to track my personal tasks outside of my professional career schedule.

Getting Started with MyWorld

Following a simple suggestion, I began posting a short work description in MyWorld whenever I started any personal work. This included even the smallest daily actions:

1. Posting when I start to work.
2. Posting when I return home.
3. Posting when I meet an important person.
4. Posting when I visit a place.

I became very interested in reviewing how I spent my time. My mind kept reminding me about “important but not urgent” tasks, so I started to log each personal task in MyWorld. Initially, I thought this would be a waste of time. But then I realized that compared to the huge amount of time I spend on WhatsApp and other social media, this logging takes only a few seconds.

Measuring Time and Finding the Real Issue

Once I committed to posting tasks regularly, I could measure how long it took to complete each one. Eventually, I noticed something surprising: I was spending most of my time thinking—which I labeled as “creative thinking”—instead of actually doing.

While brainstorming can be beneficial, I discovered that no amount of thinking alone would help me progress. In fact, I needed to stop overthinking and just start doing the tasks. Even if I couldn’t complete them perfectly, any amount of progress was better than being stuck in endless planning.

A New Approach: Less Overthinking, More Doing

Now, I find myself accomplishing more tasks with less time spent in “quality thinking.” Surprisingly, I feel more relaxed and free because I’m not burdened by the mental weight of tasks left undone. Instead, I’m taking action and making tangible progress.

This new approach highlights that sometimes the biggest obstacle to productivity is our own mind. We can easily trick ourselves into believing that we’re being productive by planning, but real productivity happens when we turn thoughts into actions.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever felt like you have “no time” for important tasks, I hope this story helps. By logging your daily activities in MyWorld—even the smallest tasks—you gain valuable insight into where your time truly goes. You might be surprised to learn that a significant portion of it is lost to overthinking. Take control by starting the task immediately and doing what you can in the moment. You’ll soon find yourself achieving more, worrying less, and feeling far more satisfied.