Declutter Your Mind: Twelve Secret Steps to Clear Mental Clutter for A Lifetime of Peace and Bliss (4 page)

The clutter
starts by surrounding your world, and that then clouds your judgment. You
become immersed in the material attachments of the items surrounding you. The
air freshener in the car smells great for a couple of days, and then you barely
notice it. So you buy a new one and toss the old one.

The first
step to a clutter free mind begins with the same attitude you have with the air
freshener in the car. When you buy something new, something else needs to go to
make room for it.

In terms of
controlling what you think, remember that all thoughts are either positive or
negative. You cannot have both. Make a deliberate decision to choose positivity
over negativity.

When your
thoughts are racing at the speed of light, bringing overwhelming feelings with
it, remember the 4-7-8 sequence to practice deep breathing for an instant calm.

Condition
your mind to associate the smell of an essential oil of your choice with a calm
experience. Then when you need to calm your mind fast, you can call on two
things.

1. Your
   essential oil inhaler stick
   
2. Your deep
   breathing exercise
   

One or the
other should get you into a state of calm quickly, but doing both doubles the
chance you’ll be able to ground yourself.

When you do,
acknowledge the thoughts you had, and describe how you felt in one word. Use a
thesaurus to find a mellower word to describe that feeling. Write it down. Get
into the habit of journaling and you’ll become more self-aware.

Being aware
is the first leg of your journey to self-discovery.

The more you
learn about yourself, the deeper friendship you’ll have with your mind. You
will begin to understand how your mind works.

Your mind is
only a culmination of thousands of thoughts, all of which shape your attitude.
To keep your mind free from clutter, acknowledge the thoughts that pass through
it.

• Change
  your habits
  
• Change
  your attitude
  
• Change
  your life
  

Here’s to
your new journey to discover and make a true friend—yourself. Only by
understanding how your own mind works, and working to influence your thoughts,
will you be able to tame a cluttered and racing mind into one of serenity and
calm.

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Thank you
and here’s a toast to a wonderful new YOU!

--
Michelle Evans