Cognitive Overload & Capacity Limits
Understand the signs and causes of cognitive overload.
When Thoughts Feel Packed Together
Thoughts sit closely together, leaving little room between them.
Each idea presses against the next, creating weight rather than clarity.
This moment does not ask for organization or release.
It simply names density as an experience, allowing the compression to be seen without urgency or judgment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my head feel so "full" of thoughts at once?
This is the experience of Packed Thinking. It happens when multiple "pursuit loops" are active and they begin to overlap in the Narrative system. It feels like a "dense block" of information. Naming it as "packed" helps you realize that the issue isn't the content of the thoughts, but the density of the load. This perspective shift allows you to prioritize "un-packing" through simple, one-at-a-time tasking.
How do I "un-pack" my thoughts?
You don't try to think your way out. You "Externalize the Load." Write them down or move your body. By moving the "packed" energy into the physical world, you create "internal gaps." In the Meaning Density Model™, we use "structural venting" to lower the density. Once the thoughts aren't "pressing" against each other, they become easier to integrate and settle.