How to Calm An Overactive Mind

How to Calm an Overactive Mind

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Sometimes it feels like you are no longer in control of your mind. Is your mind often shoving images and thoughts into your face, even ones that you would rather not see. Do you find yourself thinking about random things that disturb you, bother you, or torment your sleep? Read this article to quiet the mind.

Steps

1. Relax. Sorry, but that is the first step of gaining control of the mind. Sit quietly and focus on a natural sound. If your mind throws images in your face, let it. Stare at each image until it fades away. Force it to not bother you. The more upset you are with your mind, the more images your mind will throw at you. If a natural noise does not work and your mind is too loud, try focusing on a loud noise. Blast that music. Focus on a truck. Over power your mind.
2. Repeat to yourself that you are what you think. You are what you think. Your mind is powerful, but remember that you can control it. Repeat and believe this everyday and every time your mind churns out its little ideas and images. Eventually your mind will start to hesitate and then weaken, but you must believe that you are the master. Read more

Being aware of your own thoughts

Few people enjoy the company of individuals whose attitudes are persistently negative. Yet many of us tolerate the critical chatter that can originate within our own minds. Since we are so used to the stream of self-limiting, critical consciousness that winds its way through our thoughts, we are often unaware of the impact these musings have on our lives. It is only when we become aware of the power of such thoughts that we can divest ourselves of them and fill the emptiness they leave with loving, peaceful affirmations. Many people, upon paying careful attention to their thinking patterns, are surprised at the negativity they find there. But when we take notice of involuntary thoughts in a nonjudgmental way, we initiate a healing process that will eventually allow us to replace intimidating and upsetting self-talk with positive, empowering thoughts. Read more

Shh, quiet please!

It’s been called the monkey mind – the endless chattering in your head as you jump in your mind from thought to thought while you daydream, analyze your relationships, or worry over the future. Eventually, you start to feel like your thoughts are spinning in circles and you’re left totally confused.

One way to tame this wild creature in your head is through meditation – although the paradox is that when you clear your mind for meditation you actually invite the monkey in your mind to play. This is when you are given the opportunity to tame this mental beast by moving beyond thought – to become aware of a thought rather than thinking a thought. The difference is subtle, but significant. When you are aware of your thoughts, you can let your thoughts rise and float away without letting them pull you in different directions. Read more