Learning Challenges: The Psychology of Checklists

Learn by H.E.A.R.T: The Psychology of Checklists

This week I decided to look into some Learning by H.E.A.R.T challenges. In particular, I decided to read into the time management articles. I found one about how small goals motivate us to accomplish bigger goals. I find this very useful. I always use checklists to help me remember everything I need to do. I also make sure to break up big assignments into smaller sections so I don't feel so overwhelmed. The article I read, The Psychology of Checklists: Why Setting Small Goals Motivates Us To Accomplish Bigger Things, talks about how our brain releases dopamine when we experience even the smallest amounts of success. When we feel the effects of the dopamine, we want to experience it over and over again. 

(Checklist. Source: Wikimedia Commons)