Take your notes by hand whenever possible
Hand-writing notes forces you to think critically on the fly, deciding in the moment what key concepts you need to jot down, since it takes longer than typing what you’re hearing.
nd-writing makes you listen more attentively and prioritize only the most important elements of what the presenter is saying.
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Note-taking can help in class or a meeting—and if you do them right, they'll help you afterward as well.
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Write by hand in your journal
The slowness of writing by hand is actually better for connecting with your thoughts as you write them.
Since it takes longer to write everything, you end up thinking deeper thoughts and really considering how you feel about what you’re writing.
Take Field Notes to Focus Your Attentions
If you're really struggling to pay attention and personal challenges aren't working, try field notes: writing descriptions and drawing pictures of what you see.
If you're at work, dedicate 10 minutes to observing one person's behavior. Jot it down on paper.
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