How To Detox Your Mind…

We hear a lot about body detoxes, but what about your mind?

A body detox is where someone abstains from consuming unhealthy or toxic things in order to rid their body of toxins. This is a good idea as the air we breathe and the food we eat contain pollution. In a world full of fast paced negativity, especially in the media, a mental detox is also a good idea.

Most people are bombarded with negative ideas for most of their day. A common tactic for adverts is to tell you you’re not good enough. Then offer their product as a solution. Little thought is put into how the cumulation of these negative suggestions effect people.

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There’s adverts on TV, radio, magazines, online, billboards – almost everywhere! How many adverts do you think you see every day? How many times are you told you’re not good enough?

Then there is the constant bombardment of information from phones, tablets, TV etc. We’re not designed to take in so much information so often.

Whilst you cannot get away from every mental toxin around, you can significantly reduce your exposure. This allows your mind rest and heal, and reduce the effects of negative programming.

Here is my quick and simple guide to help you detox your mind…

Avoid Social Media

The constant checking of social media is not helpful for your mind. It subjects you to negative advertising. But more than this, it shows you unrealistic snapshots of other peoples lives. This can cause depression when people think they “don’t match up” to other peoples achievements.

An outright ban of social media is unrealistic for many. Social media is good for keeping in touch with certain people.

If you can take a few days off social media, then great. The break will do you good. But if you can’t, then how about setting yourself some rules? For example you could allot a couple of times per day when you check you social media. Perhaps give yourself 15 minutes each time. This will stop the constant daily bombardment of social media on your brain.

Meditate Every Day

Regular meditation is great for your mind. You may wish to do one long meditation per day, or a few shorter ones. Some people like to meditate on their own. Some like to meditate with friends or whilst listening to guided meditation audio’s. Find what works best for you. Get into a routine and stick to it. Meditation is great for de-cluttering and calming your mind.

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Reduce TV Viewing

Since TV is often full of adverts, it is a no-brainer that reducing TV watching will help you mentally detox. Find more active hobbies where you are doing something to stimulate your mind. Learn to play a musical instrument or a foreign language for example.

If you struggle to reduce your TV viewing, then at least avoid the adverts. I often turn down the volume or go and do something for a few minutes when adverts play.

Also watch more uplifting and positive TV. There are so many negatively charged programs that can bring you down. Look for something more positive. Comedies are a good idea!

Avoid The News

Unfortunately most of the positive stories about cats getting rescued from trees and old ladies helped across the road go unreported. Whilst they are nice, they don’t shock and entice readers like a good old disaster.

Which story is more likely to make the headlines. A new library built in some remote country the other side of the world. Or the same library being blown up by a mad man?

You end up with a funnel for all the worlds bad news. Anything bad that happens anywhere in the world has the potential to make it to your news feeds. And this is funnelled to your brain! This can make you believe that the world is a more negative place than it really is.

Get Some Fresh Air

Going out for a walk in nature is great for detoxing your mind. As well as some exercise, it gives you a sense of calm, and can be meditative. I’m also a believer that we need time in nature, since this is where we are designed to live.

Look around, listen out for sounds. Experience the smells. Hug a tree. Take it in and get connected with nature.

Final Thoughts

How about committing to a full day a week doing a mental detox? Or you might want to do some of these things every day. Find what plan works best for you.

Bear in mind that your mind is not designed to be on the go all the time. It needs time to rest and wander. Properly nurtured, your mind can run at its most optimum, leaving you thinking more clearly, creatively, more productive, and settled and happier.

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