i love journaling
If there's any aspect of my mind, life, or world that I want to clarify my ideas about, I log it and write about it later. It's like having a scheduled appointment to talk about what you think is important, and I can't stress enough how transformative this has been in my life.
People say that what receives attention gets managed, and this setup directs me towards giving attention to things that need it when I'm able to do so.
It unburdens my head while producing something tangible that can be referenced, while having an energizing effect on me.
Again, I can't stress enough how much I love this.