How To Reclaim Control Over Your Mind Through Mindfulness Practice
“Your mind is an excellent servant, but a horrible master.” — David Foster Wallace
Humans are obsessed with ‘doing.’
Let’s face it — when we aren’t doing something, the voice in our heads drives us nuts. Thoughts and emotions reverberate in our heads like a never-ceasing bell toll. And they can be nearly impossible to shut off without the help of mind numbing substances.
It’s no wonder even on our days off we push ourselves to do. When our minds are unoccupied, they often start thinking about the past or the future. And these thoughts can make us anxious.
So, we continue ‘doing’ for the sake of keeping our minds occupied, but this can lead to fatigue and burnout if we never relax.
I’m here to propose a solution to the rambling mind. Continue on to learn how how to regain control over your thoughts through mindfulness practice.
Why we struggle to relax
On the few occasions I went to the gym, I wondered why everyone looked so unhappy when working out is supposed to provide stress relief. I find it odd and kind of funny that people would hit some curls then walk around angrily with a scowl on their face as if…
