I often talk about the importance of developing physical fitness but mental fitness is just as important and I have witnessed a number of friends/colleagues become overwhelmed with mental strain.

The daily grind of stress and worry with endless projects and responsibilities often leaves our mind clogged with clutter.

Sometimes we cannot find the calm that we so desperately seek, in order to chill and most importantly slow down.

Small changes to our daily outlook and schedule however, when combined together, can make a big difference to decluttering your mind.

Decluttering requires a conscious focus and intention on where we place our attention and how we can spend our time and energy effectively.

Keep your energy levels up whilst exercising and train a concentrated and positive mind at the same time.

Choose a few of the below and see if they help you:

(1) Breathe - sounds so simple, and yet it is so effective. Take a few deep breaths, and then for a few minutes, just focus on your breathing. It has a calming effect, especially if you continue to return your focus to your breath when your mind strays.

(2) Write it down - if you have a bunch of things on your mind, it helps to get them down on paper. This keeps your head from being filled with everything you need to do and remember.

(3) Rethink your sleep - sometimes we aren’t getting enough sleep, or our sleeping patterns aren’t ideal. Changing your sleeping patterns can sometimes do wonders.

(4) Watch less TV - hours in front of the TV fills your head with noise, without the redeeming qualities of music, reading or good conversation. Watch less TV, and you’ll notice your mind begin to quieten. However, this could also have the adverse affect. If you’re the sort of person who is able to ‘lose’ themselves in a tv programme, then this would be deemed as a switch off for you.

(5) Take a walk - getting outside and doing some kind of exercise is a great way to get stuff off your mind. I like to go to the gym but whatever you do doesn’t matter. Getting a sweat on clears the mind.

(6) Learn to say no - too often we fear letting people down, upsetting our boss, our friends, our family. When we say “no” we allow ourselves the time and effort to focus on the things we have on our plate first and foremost.

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