The Zeigarnik effect is ‘the tendency to experience intrusive thoughts about an objective that was once pursued and left incomplete.’ Or, in other words, we remember better that which is unfinished or incomplete.
We sometimes experience this effect when we are interrupted while doing a task (such as writing a report). After the interruption we have the tendency to return quickly to what we were doing to finalize our unfinished business.
Here are several ideas how we can use the Zeigarnik effect to our benefits in achieving our business and personal goals.
The Zeigarnik effect is a powerful mind hack to motivate yourself and others to get going and take action.