🎙️ Clear Mind, Calm Classroom: Why Every Nurse Educator Needs a Second BrainEpisode Summary:In this solo episode of Learning Lab RN, Martha Johnson shares how creating a “second brain” transformed the way she manages teaching, business, clinical prep, and daily life. Adapted from Tiago Forte’s popular productivity system, this digital framework helps nurse educators capture ideas, organize projects, and reduce the mental clutter that comes with our demanding roles. If your to-do list lives across sticky notes, screenshots, and open browser tabs, this episode will help you breathe easier and find a system that actually supports you.🔑 Key TakeawaysYour Brain Isn’t Built for Storage. It’s Built for IdeasWithout a system, it’s easy to forget that article you wanted to try in class or that resource you meant to read. A second brain captures inspiration in the moment and holds onto it, so you don’t have to.Organize by How You Use InformationTraditional folders like “Theory” or “Clinical” can quickly become digital junk drawers. Martha outlines a simple framework of "Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archive" that mirrors how we actually use information, making it easier to find what you need quickly.Small Systems Create CalmFrom reusable templates to searchable notes, building a second brain isn’t about being high-tech. Instead, it’s about freeing up mental space. The real win? More focus, more rest, and less overwhelm as an educator.Resources Mentioned:Ready to use this in your own classroom? Get the template and student prompts here: 👉 learninglabrn.comSubscribe to the show: learninglabrn.comJoin the newsletter and explore active learning tools: breakoutrn.comFull transcript: HereLearn more about Tiago Forte's book, Building a Second BrainGet Notion, a free organizational tool HEREPlease offer your feedback about the show by emailing me!If you listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate or review the show. This goes a long way toward helping me reach other educators! 😊

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