Quieting The Mind

Written By Colēgia

Our minds can work in strange ways. One day we might feel completely calm while another can feel like a cacophony of thoughts buzzing around in our brain. Recognizing when we feel restless can help us take the necessary action to get ourselves to a better place mentally. Being able to quiet our mind allows us to regain control over our thoughts and today we want to see how we can do that.

Take Rest Days

At times it might feel like we're conditioned to always be doing something. Needing to feel productive can contribute to feelings of anxiety and stress since there's an expectation to maximize our time. When we feel that we're falling into these thought patterns it's all the more reason to set aside some days for rest. A good example of this is a reset day where we deliberately get all of our responsibilities done beforehand so that we can focus on re-centering ourselves. This can give us a newfound sense of mental clarity since it lets us take care of our basic needs again such as food and sleep. Rest allows us to make the space necessary to help us heal from all the things that may drain us in our routine.

“When we feel that we're falling into these thought patterns it's all the more reason to set aside some days for rest.”

Enjoy Nature

One of the great things about nature is the serendipitous way that everything seems to work. Nature adapts and progresses at all times throughout the day and it's a reminder to slow down and appreciate both the stillness it provides along with the serenity. A relaxing walk can be exactly what we need after a long school day to help us see things from a different perspective. Nature can give us the context needed to cherish the moment since it lets us see all the things that comprise our world. From animals to plants, to geographical wonders, nature is one of the most incredible ways of helping our mind decompress from the complexities of modern life.

“One of the great things about nature is the serendipitous way that everything seems to work.”

Prioritize Fun

Leisure represents a significant portion of our lives which is all the more reason why we need to value it. When our mind is racing one of the best things we can do is make the time to do something fun. This helps us sort through all the excess mental energy we have so that we can channel it constructively. Positive action is an effective way to help us ease our thoughts since it gets us outside of our heads. Self-awareness is a good quality to work on since it allows us to be more cognizant of our thoughts when they occur. It can give us the courage needed to work on things so that we can empower ourselves. Doing things for fun lets us step back and understand that life is more than simply accomplishing all of our goals. It's about taking the time each day to enjoy what's in front of us along with letting our thoughts work alongside us to make us happy.

Colēgia

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