Can't-Miss Ways to Declutter Your Mind

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LadyPam — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:06:05 GMT

Sometimes a change of scene, however odd, can do the trick at least temporarily.

When I was studying for Open University exams (in Holland) I kept finding that I couldn't concentrate at home. I have a history of being easily distracted anyway. Your throat gets dry so you go to make a cup of tea, then you notice some dishes need doing, then you look in the fridge for a snack, then you realise that needs cleaning, and isn't that thing starting on the telly in 5 minutes?

So I tried something else. Took all my books with me to the office then went straight from work to a local cafe/bar where I didn't know anyone. The noise and bustle of the bar washed over me without being distracting at all - better than the silence or tv at home. I just spread everything out on a table and ordered food and drinks (not alcohol!) from the bar. More expensive than a library but also more pleasant. It worked and I passed with flying colours.

I'm pretty sure it was about change. If I had been in the habit of hanging around in bars every evening, it wouldn't have worked. I've read that one of the beneficial/changing things about a walk on the beach or in a forest is the strange collection of sounds and other stimuli that you don't normally experience; altogether, they're such a big, positive 'assault' on the senses, not your familiar pattern, and so induce almost a trance state or 'kick-start' you into action.

It's hard to study on a beach, though. Oh no wait, I've done that as well! :)

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rvrichardson — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:56:44 GMT

Freak-out everyone on the way to work. When you stop at a traffic light, greet and smile at all the drivers and pedestrians that look at you. You will have such a good time you will forget all the stress of driving.

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jonallen — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:34:42 GMT

One essential tip was missing: nap if you feel the need. Like eating habits, sleeping habits are all too often too strictly limited. For many people, it is much healthier to have 4 or even 5 small 'mealets' each day than the usual 3. Likewise, for many, it is much healthier to have a 5 to 15 minute nap 1,2,3 or 4 times during the day than to force it all into the night hours (especially if those hours are few, ie <7). This does not mean that anyone should try cutting all sleep periods too short, since a certain amount of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep is essential, and it takes many people several hours to reach an effectively deep level of REM sleep.

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Catherine Johns — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:27:32 GMT

I would have loved to download the audio programs. Instead, the link took me to a site for an e-mail marketing company. I'm sure the click-through to the sales pitch benefited someone ... but it wasn't me!

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anointing — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:35:29 GMT

The Words of Jesus are health and healing to the body, mind, and every situation we face. "Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls." (Matthew 11:29). The fear of the LORD is the beginning of Knowledge.....(Proverbs 1:7) For the LORD giveth Wisdom: out of His mouth comes Knowledge and Understanding (Proverbs 2:7)

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Tzaddi — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:59:23 GMT

I clicked on the link below "4. Learn How to Relax and Center Yourself," "Click here to download" and got an advertisement for an email service.

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mamagunn — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:50:40 GMT

I clicked on the link to download Dr. Nick Fiore's help and it was an email marketing site. What's up with that?

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jeffa_203 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:58:52 GMT

Do less

I have a friend whom i wish would heed this advice. He is always griping that he never has enough time for this or that -- yet he constantly rotates rigorous "hobbies" in and out of his life -- such as learning Ice Hockey, or participating in grueling cross country motorcycle journeys that are more about getting there in X amount of time rather than enjoying the scenery and freedom.

"I never have any free time!" He exclaims daily.

Well, that's because he has chosen to fill it all up. :/

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shaneperrone — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:15:23 GMT

Common sense :) gotta let the overheated brain cool down sometimes :][

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seg — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:10:42 GMT

In additione to the above suggestions, there are many, many ways to de-clutter your mind but you have to find one that works well with you...How about trying one or more of these: Qigong, yoga, meditation, ETF, Tai Chi etc..etc...

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Islander — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:29:51 GMT

And as long as we're de-cluttering, perhaps we could ditch some of our bad habits:
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mmc88121 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:14:55 GMT

All very good suggestions, I would add to number 15, once you have talked about it once leave it alone.

Mary

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Russ Bianchi — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:14:56 GMT

Simplicity never fails. Simplicity leads to elegance.