Out-of-sight, Out-of-mind

Out-of-sight, out-of-mind (OOS-OOM) is a fact of nature. Are you taking advantage of it?

Much of the time, we seem to use it as an excuse. I didn't see something, so I didn't think about it. If I didn't think about it, I probably didn't do anything about it. As a result, we keep things where we can see them so that they get thought about and done.

This leads to cluttered desks, full inboxes, and general information overload.

What if, instead of using OOS-OOM as an excuse, we could take advantage of it? What if we could clear our minds simply by moving things out of sight?

This is a central tenet of GTD (Getting Things Done). Using this technique results in a clean desk, an empty inbox, and a clear mind. Why would you not want this?

Check it out. You'll be glad you did.