Hábito de 1 minuto · #312
Hábito de 1 minuto para 8 de noviembre
Test all the pens in a drawer and throw out the ones that don't work
Por qué este hábito ayuda
Eliminating non-functional items from your environment reduces daily micro-frustrations that cumulatively drain mental energy.
This small act of curation creates reliable systems that support rather than hinder your daily activities and creative expression.
Lo que harás en 1 minuto
- Saves time searching for working pens
- Reduces minor daily annoyances
- Creates reliable systems at home
- Prevents ruined documents or forms
- Brings order to small but frequent tasks
Resumen rápido
The humble pen drawer often becomes a graveyard for dried-out markers, skipping ballpoints, and mysterious writing implements that no longer serve their purpose.
This simple curation process transforms frustration into functionality, ensuring that when you reach for a writing tool, it actually works—every time.
Lo que dice la ciencia
Cómo empezar ahora mismo
- Empty the entire pen drawer onto a clean surface
- Test each pen on a scrap piece of paper
- Create three piles: working, questionable, and dead
- Immediately recycle the dead pens
- Return only the working pens to the drawer, organized by type or color
Cómo adaptar este hábito
Si tienes poco tiempo por trabajo
Apply this to your office supply cabinet—ensure every stapler, tape dispenser, and marker is functional
Si tienes hijos
Make it a family activity—have kids test markers and crayons, teaching them about maintaining their tools
Si estás estudiando o en formación
Do this with your pencil case before each exam period—eliminate the stress of unreliable writing tools
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💬 Tus Historias de Éxito
I used to waste precious minutes every morning searching for a pen that actually worked, often settling for one that skipped or smudged. After testing all 23 pens in my kitchen drawer, I discovered only 7 worked properly! Now I have a small cup with just the reliable ones, and my morning note-writing is smooth and frustration-free. It's amazing how such a simple fix improved my daily routine.
— Lisa
