Get Your Thoughts Out
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If you’re having trouble focusing or thinking clearly, you might have too many thoughts swirling in your mind. One of the best ways to solve this is to get your thoughts out of your head.
Try one of these ideas for decluttering your mind of unnecessary thoughts:
Even though you can’t completely empty your mind of thoughts, these exercises could help you organize and focus your thoughts in a healthy way. Turn to these methods any time you feel as though you’ve got too much on your mind.
For more inspiration, see how #healthynurse Nicole Spencer uses exercise to find mental clarity.
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Try one of these ideas for decluttering your mind of unnecessary thoughts:
- Do a brain dump: Grab a pen and paper, then write down all your thoughts as they come to you. Imagine you are physically releasing your thoughts as you write them down.
- Write a letter: In a more organized way, write what’s on your mind in the form of a letter. Direct it to yourself, a loved one, or anyone you’d like — the point is to get your thoughts on paper and out of your head, even if no one reads it.
- Confide in a trusted, loved one: Talk to a friend, family member or coworker about what’s going on in your head. Use that person as a sounding board and let them know you just need them to listen.
- If you are a spiritual person, pray: Research shows that spirituality (prayer, meditation) helps regulate emotions. Many people use prayer to focus their thoughts, let go of issues that are cluttering their minds, and find peace.
Even though you can’t completely empty your mind of thoughts, these exercises could help you organize and focus your thoughts in a healthy way. Turn to these methods any time you feel as though you’ve got too much on your mind.
For more inspiration, see how #healthynurse Nicole Spencer uses exercise to find mental clarity.
How did yesterday’s decluttering task go? Let us know in our update thread here or in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram. Tag us with #healthynurse.
Like this post? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation!
Missed day 1? Catch up here! Join us on day 3.
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