Declutter Your Mind: How to Stop Worrying, Relieve Anxiety, and Eliminate Negative Thinking PDF
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DECLUTTER YOUR MIND How to Stop Worrying, Relieve Anxiety, and Eliminate Negative Thinking Barrie Davenport liveboldandbloom.com Steve “S.J.” Scott DevelopGoodHabits.com Declutter Your Mind Copyright © 2016 by Oldtown Publishing LLC All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the author. Reviewers may quote brief passages in reviews. Disclaimer No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, or transmitted by email without permission in writing from the publisher. While all attempts have been made to verify the information provided in this publication, neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretations of the subject matter herein. This book is for entertainment purposes only. 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CONTENTS YOUR FREE GIFT INTRODUCTION How Thoughts Determine Our Outcomes Barrie’s Story… Steve’s Story… Why You NEED to Read Declutter Your Mind PART I: DECLUTTERING YOUR THOUGHTS Four Causes of Mental Clutter Mental Declutter Habit #1: Focused Deep Breathing Mental Declutter Habit #2: Meditation Mental Declutter Habit #3: Reframe ALL Negative Thoughts Mental Declutter Habit #4: Teach Your Old Mind New Tricks PART II: DECLUTTERING YOUR LIFE OBLIGATIONS The Importance of Core Values Strategy #1: Identify YOUR Core Values Strategy #2: Clarify Your Life Priorities Exercise #3a: Focus on Mindful Goal Setting Strategy #3b: Create Quarterly S.M.A.R.T. Goals Strategy #4: Connect Goals to Your Passions PART III: DECLUTTERING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS The Negative Impact of Bad Relationships Relationship Strategy #1: Be More Present Relationship Strategy #2: Getting Unstuck from the Past Relationship Strategy #3: Mindfulness with Your Partner Relationship Strategy #4: Let Go of Certain People PART IV: DECLUTTERING YOUR SURROUNDINGS The Value of Decluttering Your Surroundings Simplify Your Home Simplify Your Digital Life Simplify Your Activities Simplify Your Distractions (to Overcome Procrastination) Simplify Your Actions CONCLUSION Final Thoughts on Decluttering Your Mind 400 Words That Identify Your Values (Bonus Section) Did You Like Declutter Your Mind? More Books by Barrie More Books by Steve About Steve About Barrie YOUR FREE GIFT liveboldandbloom.com/mindfulness-meditation-series INTRODUCTION How Thoughts Determine Our Outcomes “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it’s all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” – Marcus Aurelius Ever feel overwhelmed by your thoughts? Do you struggle with stress or anxiety about the tasks you need to complete on a weekly basis? Do you want to simply stop worrying about life in general? We all experience negative thinking from time to time. But if you often feel overwhelmed by these thoughts, then you should closely examine what you’re thinking and how your thoughts impact your mental well-being. This inner monologue is a natural part of your mental landscape. It’s there all the time, night and day, reminding you about the groceries you need to pick up, shaming you about missing your sister’s birthday, or making you feel anxious about current headlines (like politics, the environment, or the current state of the economy). These thoughts are the background noise of your life, even though you may not always be aware of their constant presence. Take a second right now and pay attention to your thoughts. Try to stop them. It’s hard, right? You’ll see how they keep streaming in, one after another, unbidden and often unwanted. Some of your thoughts are random and useless. “My arm itches.” “It looks like it’s gonna rain.” “Where did I put my keys?” On the other hand, many of our thoughts are intrusive and negative. “That guy is a jerk.” “I really screwed up that project.” “I feel so guilty about what I said to Mom.” Whether they are negative, neutral, or positive, these thoughts clutter our minds , just like your home can get cluttered when you have too many possessions. Unfortunately, clearing your mental clutter isn’t as simple as eliminating a possession. You can’t “throw away” a thought and expect it to stay gone. In fact, like a never-ending game of Whack-a-Mole, your negative thoughts have a way of popping back up as soon as you slap them down.
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