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organize your mind and clear the clutter
I sometimes feel overwhelmed with the amount of daily tasks that need my attention. As a stay at home
Mom, it has become clear that there are more things to do than I ever thought possible. In order to
get back on track I find that I need to organize my thoughts and clear out the clutter. Mental clutter
makes it hard to be productive and difficult to keep a positive attitude. So how do I keep my sanity and
accomplish my daily goals? Follow along to as I explain some tips and tricks for organizing your mind
to help you be the best productive version of you.
clear your brain - find your sanity
Lets face it, life happens. For many of us stay at home Moms, our
brains are on overload. Pick up kids, drop off kids, grocery shop, play
dates, nap time, and the list goes on and on. Managing all of this in
our heads is just too difficult and something important is bound to
be forgotten. The best way to defog or clear your brain is to put
everything on paper. Let it all out and I mean all. Write every little
thing down that needs your attention. This is list can be as big as
you need it to be. Think of it as a mental dump or brain dump.
By freeing up mental space, you will find yourself feeling less stressed and more able to focus on the
tasks that need your attention. Making this list and getting everything out on paper will help give you a
sense of renewal and the ability to start fresh.
Also see my post on Make Lists To Save Time And Stay Organized
journaling to release everyday stress
The days are constantly filled with so many things that pull me in
all different directions. As a stay at home Mom, I can be interrupted
several times before a single thing on my to-do list is accomplished.
This pushes my mind into repeat mode because I am constantly
trying to pick up where I left off. So at the end of the day I find that a
good way to let off steam is to journal. Journaling is a way of
dumping everything onto paper and out of your mind.
It helps you to be honest with yourself and about your everyday feelings. When you journal, you can
write about anything that’s on your mind. It can be just a few words, but I know for me, it’s more like a
page or two. Buy a special notebook for journaling and use a favorite pen too. This can help motivate
you to write. You will find that journaling helps release your everyday stress and decreases that sense of
feeling overwhelmed.
meditation
Another simple way to clear the clutter from your mind is meditation. Meditation is a great way to start
or end your day but can also be done any time in between when you’re just looking to hit the reset
button. There are many types of meditation to try depending on how much time you have to do it.
There are meditation apps you can download as well as videos to watch that can help you decide
what’s best for you. I find that just a simple deep breathing exercise works wonders. Breathing in
through the nose and out through the mouth while focusing on relaxing the muscles in each part of
your body is what I tend to do most. Meditation not only helps clear your mind, it also relieves stress
and can help you sleep better.
take a break from social media
We are all guilty of spending way to much time scrolling mindlessly
on social media sites. I am just as guilty as the rest. You may think
doing this is giving you a break from reality and in fact it is. But as
you are scrolling, your mind is being overloaded with unnecessary
information. Social media sites are built to cram as much as possible
into your brain in the shortest amount of time possible. All of these
little bits of information overload your mind and add to daily stress.
By taking a break from social media, I don’t mean to quit scrolling altogether. After all, everyone wants
to stay up to date with the latest news. I just mean try to limit the amount of time you spend doing it. In
order to do this, you might try using your phone to set up a daily time slot for checking social media. Try
to stay away from social media and any screen time before bed. If you’re like most, you may think
spending an hour on your phone before bed is relaxing, however, too much screen time tends to keep
your mind active and causes many to have trouble falling asleep.
do something that makes you happy
Yes! That’s exactly what I said. Do something that makes you happy.
Not many, stay at home Moms, including myself, take time to do
something we enjoy. And this is so important for our mental health!
This could be anything from reading a good book, to starting that
craft project you put to the side months ago or trying a new recipe.
You could also try taking a walk or listening to music. It could literally
be anything that makes you happy.
Start off trying to carve out time for yourself once a week and see how it goes. This could be maybe 30
minutes on your least busy day. Then try increasing it to 60 minutes or even twice a week for 30
minutes each. Doing something that makes you happy will help you let go of some of that clutter you’re
holding onto and leave you feeling less stressed and more focused.
As stay at home Mom’s, every day we are faced with numerous things that demand our attention.
Our minds are constantly being overloaded by daily activities. Taking the time to free your mind of
clutter can make such a big difference in your life. You’ll be able to move forward feeling renewed and
refreshed.
