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Empty Your Brain to Quiet Your Mind
Find your “flow” in downtime activities
Your brain is always on, processing everything you see and hear. If you’re constantly worrying or thinking about the same things, you’re wearing out your brain.
It’s not uncommon to feel a sense of mental overload from time to time. We can become so preoccupied with our everyday responsibilities and obligations that our brains become clouded with stress, anxiety, and negative thoughts.
In an increasingly digital world, it’s becoming challenging to unplug and relax. With constant stimulation from social media, news outlets, and a host of other digital devices, our minds are constantly buzzing with activity.
This perpetual state of mental alertness can negatively affect our ability to focus and process information. When we are constantly stressed or overstimulated, our brains produce cortisol ( the body’s primary stress hormone or, better still, built-in alarm system) in response to the pressures of everyday life. Chronic exposure to stress hormones has been shown to have significant adverse effects on both short-term memory and long-term focus.
Think of the last time your brain felt scattered, foggy, and unclear. Maybe you were in the middle of an important project at work or finalizing a big test at school. You…
