This Habit Brings Interstitial Journaling to the Physical World

How to increase productivity by saying goodbye to where you’ve been

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When I was in high school, I left my guitar on the school bus. Twice.

I’ll tell you the rest of the story in a moment, but for now I’ll point out that this never would have happened if I’d known about about the role of mindfulness in keeping the wheels of a productive life well-oiled, and turning smoothly on the right track.

This article is about how I learned to save time and be more productive in the physical and digital worlds by doing one simple thing: being mindful of my surroundings. It’s a foundational habit I call Say Goodbye To Your Chair (SGTYC).

It’s one of those simple, commonsense things that can poke large holes in your productivity when it’s overlooked.

Part one: Turn Around and Look

Back to the guitar story.

Lessons on the instrument of our choice were part of the school day, so one day a week I’d bring it with me, then take it home again to practice.