MENTALLY DE CLUTTERED
Bet you have a lot on your mind- passwords, appointments, deadlines and whatever else you are trying to remember? It's really no wonder we forget things or feel all jumbled up inside. This can cause stress or agitation. In many instances it goes much deeper than the things listed above. There are so many different directions our minds get pulled in any given day.
I want to share with you how what I have done to clear out my mental clutter. What I am about to share has simplified my life. Every day isn't perfect but it is so much better. When I do have a moment or two of insanity, I am better able to cope and move on. Previously, I would've focused on it to the point of obsession with no positive gain.
The 1st thing I did was STOP! I stopped spinning myself into circles and sat down to figure out why I was doing this to myself. I came to the conclusion that if I was busy and juggling many different things then other women would be impressed! I actually thought impressing other people was important!! Looking back I realize how shallow that really was. I was also feeding my ego. When I realized this about myself it was not a shining moment but a harsh reality. I truly believe that from time to time we need a reality check to set us straight. Who was this crazy woman? What was I supposed to be accomplishing? I figured out that this was not what living a virtuous life looked like at all. Changes needed to be made.
I had to change the way I was thinking. I needed to see myself in a positive way for who I was. The way we talk to ourselves makes a huge difference in overall awareness, mood and functionality. I wasn't a bad person I just was doing things for the wrong reasons.
Prioritizing my life was the turnaround. Once I figured out what was important to me, I began moving toward a less mentally cluttered life.
This freed up so much in my mind. I made my decisions based on the priorities defined by me and no one else outside my family. This definition kept me on a more focused path. No more spinning and spinning until I was dizzy with activity and no real purpose. Prioritization led to purpose which led me to better focus. I became more focused because I had a plan for each day. I no longer dreaded the activities I was involved in because they were on my list of priorities. My plan includes quiet time to start my day with focus. I use this time for spiritual recharge through reading my bible or writing in my journal. I use my phone to keep me on task with the activities that need to be completed for that particular day. Don't get me wrong, I still love a post-it note to write down the plan for the day too. I would still be using the post-it note but I found that I tend to leave that behind when I need the information in front of me. (useless!!) It helps so much to write this stuff down because I no longer have to carry it all in my mind.
I encourage you to identify your priorities if you want to free up the clutter in your mind. Make a plan based on those priorities and plan to be flexible if your children or other people close to you try to derail you. You can't be so rigid that you can't adapt. Be kind to yourself. It's okay because tomorrow you will have your list to try again!
If you are looking to regain your sanity then give this a try. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
