I hate it when an idea or thread of consciousness occurs right when I am about to go to bed or do an activity and I think I'll remember it, only for me to capture wisps and vapors of the original thought. I've found that even me writing down the base words of the thought is enough for me to recall the full thought in (almost) its entirety.

It's an interestingly frustrating happenstance though when an idea vanishes from the thought reality, Where did the idea go and why can't I mentally see or picture it again? The brain does flush out its fluids after sleep though and maybe the brain fluid containing that thought flushes aswell.

Screen detox is an interesting concept, I don't think about doing it because there are most days where I am totally away from the computer and glances at my phone screen are minor in comparison to my off days.

All in all, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the experiences from your life! It was an interesting read and I am glad you have found a solution with the pen and paper.