7 Easy Ways to Declutter Your Mind

Looking to declutter your mind at work or home?

Are you looking for some practical tips to help you organize your thoughts?

In this post, you’ll find seven ways to help you remove that mental clutter.

Take a few moments to reset your mind for the better!

Write down what’s bothering you…and get rid of it.

Can’t stand having a thought hang around your mind?

Try writing down what’s bothering you. Your next step is to promptly dismiss it by physically disposing of it.

You could scribble some thoughts on a piece of paper and then shred the paper in a shredder.

You could write your thoughts on a dry erase board and wipe them away.

How about drawing some words into some damp sand on the beach and let the waves wash over them?

Sit quietly or meditate.

Calm your monkey mind by sitting down quietly for a few minutes.

There really isn’t anything complicated to this.

Sometimes you just need to calm your mind down in order to see things more clearly.

You could sit quietly, or listen to some soft, relaxing music.

If you really want to be undisturbed, turn off your electronic devices and take the phone off the hook.

You can also let others know you will be unavailable for a short time.

Talk to a friend.

When in doubt, talk it out!

Sometimes we make thoughts, issues, and ideas appear to be more complex and complicated than they really are.

Get some clarity by talking to a trusted friend, family member, or colleague.

Let them know you need to vent some steam or want to bounce off a couple of ideas off of them.

Go for a walk in nature.

When’s the last time you spend some time outdoors in nature?

A bit of fresh air may be just what you need to clear your mind!

If the weather’s pleasant where you live, you could go for a walk in a local park, recreation area, or hiking trail.

If the weather is less than pleasant, visit an indoor greenhouse, or garden.

Perform a repetitive task.

Doing the same task, over, and over again can have a calming effect on your mind.

Pick an easy-to-do task, such as addressing envelopes, deleting old files, or shredding documents.

If you feel like cleaning house, you could do some sweeping, dusting, or vacuuming.

Get a good night’s rest.

One of my favorite mental decluttering solutions is to simply get a good night’s rest.

Things always look worse when you’re tired, stressed out, and cranky.

Fortunately, things always have the wonderful habit of looking better in the morning.

Stop fussing with your thoughts, and hit the hay instead.

Things will look a lot different in a few hours’ time.

Declutter your physical space.

Is it all in your head…or is some of your mental clutter being influenced by, or even supported by physical clutter?

It might be time to give your living spaces a thorough decluttering so you can think clearly!

You could declutter a part of your home or office or tidy up the top of your desk.

Discard old books, magazines, and decades-old clothing that no longer fits.

How about you? How do you declutter your mind when you’re feeling frazzled? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!

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About the Author

Rashelle

Rashelle Isip is a New York City-based productivity consultant who helps successful entrepreneurs and business owners manage their time and energy so they can reduce stress, work less, and make more money in their businesses. She has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, NBC News, The Washington Post, NPR, and The Atlantic. Get her free guide, 5 Unexpected Things You Need to Organize a Work Notebook, by clicking here.

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