What to Do When Your Mind is Running on Overdrive
Quieting the mind leads to productivity.
Have you ever had those days when your mind starts up and running as soon as you awake? I’m not talking about productive energy, but the kind that brings a soundless noise that fogs your thoughts.
The moments of solitude from slumber are fleeting the instant your feet touch the ground. There’s breakfast to prepare, a work schedule that feels already behind, and activities that outnumber the hours you have available.
The mind can seem to be operating on overdrive before you can even get a head-start on the tasks ahead.
What Clouds Our Thoughts?
When we think about what feels like a cluttered brain with little room to spare on productive energy, what consumes it? What fills it up so much that it seems like there’s little brainpower left to spare?
Overstimulation from excess screen time has shown to impact the brain’s response to daily activities negatively. Dry eyes, fatigue, and even headaches are all common symptoms of excess screen use. But the effect is more profound than the physical symptoms.
When you think about the content you consume, does it leave you feeling motivated and inspired, or drained and depleted?
