Design • 18 March, 2021 • 14 min read
Declutter Your Mind: 10 Ways To Help You Feel Clear-Headed
These 10 steps will help you to declutter your space and mind. Feel clear headed and ready to conquer anything that comes your way today!
By Edvin BrobeckTIP ONE
Marie Kondo that ish
Physically go through your house and declutter. If you haven’t used whatever you’re looking at in 3 months – donate it!
A good way to go about this so you don’t feel overwhelmed, is to pick one room at a time. Make sure everything in that room brings you joy or is a necessity.
Create a home for every item in this space. If you’re feeling attached to an item which you no longer use, ask yourself why. My life memo is “We can’t accept new manifestations and new things in our lives if there is no space for it”. Go make that space.
TIP TWO
Brain Dump
We have so many things circulating in our minds at all times (especially if you’re a creator archetype) sometimes you just need a good ol‘ fashion brain-dump. Get that journal out and just let it flow. All the to-do’s, all the things heavy on your heart, all the thoughts that are creating chaos – get it all out.
Do not worry about it being organized, you can sort out a to-do or inspiration list from it later. Just free flow, messy write and release all that you’re holding on too judgement free. Take up space and be proud of it.
I highly encourage you to write pen and paper, there is just something about the connection of physically seeing it leave your mind to the paper. Your brain scientifically feels safe seeing it visually and will release it. Doing a voice memo on your phone or in notes just does not have the same effect.
TIP THREE
Have a solid morning routine
A morning routine will change your life, I promise you this. Do not pick up your phone until these five things have been completed. Get up first thing and drink water. Our bodies are dehydrated and have not had water in eight hours so you’re starting off by immediately nourishing your body and showing yourself some self love.
Next is to move your body for 10 minutes. There are so many ways to incorporate this but just do what feels good to you. A few of my favorites are stretching, spiral movement (releases feminine energy), a quick yoga flow or stretching. Meditation for ten minutes. Be still and see what downloads for you. After your meditation pick your top three intentions for the day. I usually pick something I have to do, something I want to do, and something that will put me one step closer to my BIG GOAL.
The last thing before you can move and groove on with your day is to write a gratitude journal for ten minutes. This can include affirmations, free flow writing, a traditional “I’m thankful for..” list but it is setting up the emotion of gratitude to carry with you throughout your day.
TIP FOUR
Get Outside
We need mother earth to be grounded and centered. If you don’t have time for a hike, simply go lay your hands on the earth for five minutes. Remember the ground has always got you. There’s nowhere else to fall. You will feel safe, secure, and at peace doing this simple practice.
TIP FIVE
Be Present
Mindfulness is an amazing way to feel centered and eliminate overwhelm. “I can’t though it’s too hard to keep my mind quiet.” I’ve got you – Light a candle and stare at the flame. Any time a thought about the past or future pops up just observe it. Imagine it just floating by. Do not get mad at yourself for having it, just notice the thought and then let it go.
Keep your eye on the flame. Notice a smell around you. Feel the ground beneath you. What’s the surface like? Be in your body for that moment. Start small – 1 minute and then work your way up in time.
TIP SIX
Breathing
Our breath is POWERFUL. A few quick breathing techniques you can do declutter your mind, are balancing your right and left brain. Plug one nostril and breath in and out through your nose for ten breaths and then switch nostrils. This will also help in balancing your masculine and feminine energy.
Another favorite is to take a breath in through your nose for 5 seconds, hold for 6 seconds and exhale through your mouth for 7 seconds. Do these as many times as you need until you feel a sense of calm.
TIP SEVEN
Distraction
Sometimes to declutter your mind, you may need a distraction. Maybe you’re going through a break up? Dealing with something heavy?
We can’t always be clear and focused and when we get in these states it’s a good idea to distract. Call a friend, see how they’re doing, take your dog for a walk, make a painting, tap into that inner child and play.
TIP EIGHT
Dance
Our hips are where the majority of our trauma is stored so when we shake our body and dance we are clearing our energetic fields on a scientific level without even knowing it. Sometimes that clutter in our minds needs to be moved through our bodies and released or we just simply have stagnant energy that needs to move and flow.
TIP NINE
Data Declutter
I know it sounds silly, but sometimes taking an hour and clearing your email inbox, sorting it in folders, and responding to all of the “I’ll get to it laters” will motivate you like no other.
TIP TEN
Unplug and unwind
Our bodies need stillness. We are humans not machines. Sometimes all we need is a solid unplug. Put the phone in a different room and take some time doing something you love. Maybe it’s a book you’ve been meaning to read, a podcast you’ve been dying to tune into, whatever your jam is, make time for it to ensure that you can declutter your mind.
We come back to the task at 100% instead of the procrastination and dread which has been driving us with no breaks.
We truly hope that these methods will put your mind at ease. If you’d like to see more de-clutter material, head over to this blogpost where we give you the best spring cleaning tips and ways to declutter your home!
Article by Courtney Hanson
Courtney is a mother of three, and a successful entrepreneur! Her journey through life is the framework that has led her to help others.
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