The brain dump app
Brain dump everything. Keep nothing in your head.
A brain dump is the fastest way to feel lighter: write down everything you're carrying, all at once, unsorted. Carry makes it a two-second habit. Type the thought, it's held, and you get your attention back.
Still thinking about it?
Let's carry it.
Inbox 9 waiting
- Order more packaging
- Chase the March invoice
- Dentist on Thursday
- Reply to the investor update
- Fix the pricing typo
How to do a brain dump that actually helps
Get it all out
Set a few minutes aside and write every task, worry and "don't forget" you're holding. Work, home, half-ideas. Don't sort, don't judge. In Carry, each one is a line in the capture box.
Give each thing a home, lightly
Anything with a deadline gets a date. Anything that belongs to a project goes there. Everything else can wait in the Inbox. Carry counts what's still waiting so you never lose track.
Hand off what isn't yours to do
This is where most brain dumps stop and Carry keeps going. Give a task to one teammate, a few, or everyone. It leaves your list and your head.
Do it again whenever you feel full
A brain dump isn't a one-off. The habit is what keeps your head clear. With Carry it takes two seconds, so you can do it the moment a thought shows up.
Sticky notes were a good start. Your team can't see them.
Paper brain dumps feel great for an hour. Then the list lives on your desk, and every item on it still lives in your head too. Carry keeps the relief of a brain dump and adds the part paper can't do: handing things to the people who can help, and nudging gently when they go quiet. If you want the why, start with what mental load is.
Brain dump questions
What is a brain dump?
A brain dump is writing down everything on your mind, all at once, without sorting it. Getting it out of your head and into one trusted place lowers the mental load of trying to remember it all.
How often should I do a brain dump?
Whenever your head feels full. Many people do one at the start or end of the day. With Carry you don't have to wait: capture each thought the moment it appears, in two seconds.
What should I do after a brain dump?
Sort it lightly. Give anything with a deadline a date, hand anything someone else can do to them, and let the rest wait in your Inbox. Carry's Inbox counts what still needs a home so nothing gets lost.
Is Carry a good brain dump app for teams?
Yes. Carry is a brain dump app that also lets you hand tasks to one person, several people or your whole team, so the things you capture can actually leave your plate.
Is the Carry brain dump app free?
Yes. Carry is free for one person, on iPhone and Android. Paid plans start at $19 a month when you want to bring your team.