What Is an Easy Way to Clear My Mind?

Life can be stressful--we may have troubles with relationships, money, jobs or family that make day-to-day living seem like one problem situation after another. When we become mired in the complexities of our own problems, we may have trouble settling down, concentrating or even just enjoying life in the moment. Before you can move past these distractions and find happiness, you must clear your mind--engage in some simple behaviors that will help you organize your life and free your mind from oppressive thoughts.

Things You'll Need

• Garbage bags and cleaning supplies
• Pillow
• Candle
• Matches
• Journal
• Pen
• Book

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Instructions

• 1

  Clean your home. Throw away anything old or unnecessary, organize your belongings and do the dishes.

• 2

  Sit still. Place a pillow on the floor of a dark room and light a candle. Sit in silence for five to 15 minutes, focusing only on your breathing. If it helps, visualize something calm and peaceful, like a white fog or a secluded pasture.

• 3

  Exercise on a daily basis, which gives you a chemical balance. This does not need to be particularly strenuous exercise--even a 30-minute walk each day can help calm your mind. Don't listen to headphones while you exercise.

• 4

  Keep a journal. You may feel overwhelmed by the thoughts and worries that swim around your mind--give them a place to go by expressing yourself on paper.

• 5

  Listen to music without lyrics. If constant environmental quiet is a distraction, feel free to listen to music--it should be in the background, though, not your focus.

• 6

  Read. Practice reading instead of playing on the computer or watching television.