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Secrets Of Clear Thinking
Where is...car...my keys...hmm...and that...oh yeah,
but...hmm - Does your brain feel like that sometimes? How
can you combat "brain fog," and think more clearly? Try some
of the following.
Clear space equals clear thinking. Despite many protests to
the contrary, it's rare that a person can work better in
clutter. An organised office or home means you won't often
have the thought "where is that..." distracting your mind.
Sleep well. Individual sleep requirements vary greatly, but
the bare minimum for almost everyone is somewhere around
five hours. Many of us suffer if we sleep less than eight
hours. The research, however, seems to indicate that after a
certain minimum quantity, the quality of sleep is more
important to normal brain function.
Meditate. The simplest form is to just close your eyes,
relax, and watch your breath. Your mind will wander
endlessly, but just continually return your attention to
your breath. Do this for even five minutes, and you'll see
results.
A Powerful Technique For Clear Thinking
Learn to resolve your "mind irritations," by watching what's
going on in your head. This takes practice, but you can
start now. Maybe a phone call you need to make has been
quietly bothering you all day, just below consciousness.
Perhaps you are worried about an upcoming meeting.
Tune in to your mind. When you become aware of all these
stressors, small and large, do something to let them go for
the moment. For example, make that phone call, or just put
it on your "to do" list and your mind will let go of the
concern for now. Just bringing a problem to full
consciousness and telling yourself something like, "There is
nothing I can do about this until Friday," will often stop
the unconscious worrying.
After doing this a few times, you'll find it becomes easier
to recognise what is just below the surface, irritating you
and sapping your brain power. Take care of those things, and
clearer thinking is automatic.
More Tips For Clearer Thinking
1. Take a walk. Research will eventually show that this is
one of the best things you can do to improve the quality of
your thinking. Don't wait for the proof. There are enough
other reasons to take a walk anyhow.
2. Avoid sugar. If you really don't understand the concept
of brain fog, eat a large piece of sugary cake on an empty
stomach, then try to do math problems twenty minutes later.
You'll get the point. This is what they call the "sugar
blues."
3. Take three deep breaths through your nose.
4. Avoid alcohol.
You don't have to use all of these tips and techniques to
have clearer thinking, but try at least a couple today, and
make one or two a habit. The brain fog will start to
dissipate, and you'll have a more powerful mind.
