Declutter Your Mind in Eight Minutes

Life pulls us in so many different directions, and the result can be a mind that feels cluttered and unfocused. 

Just like taking the time to clean out a drawer or closet can make your environment more peaceful, there are things you can do to sort and refresh your mind. 

While a vacation or day at the spa can certainly do the trick, those options are not always practical. Instead, may I suggest starting with eight minutes. 

You are just eight minutes away from a mind that feels a little more free and uncluttered. 

These eight-minute tasks will not only clear actual clutter from your environment, but can also provide an empowering sense of accomplishment in a surprisingly short amount of time. 

Are you ready? Pick just one of the following eight tasks, set a timer for eight minutes, and see what happens.

1

Scroll through your email or junk mail, and click "unsubscribe" on as many lists as you can that you no longer need.

2

Grab a garbage sack, and fill it with shoes that are no longer worn.

3

Plan a dinner menu and grocery list for next week. Your next week self with thank you.

4

Schedule one appointment - medical, dental, hair, etc. - that you have been putting off.

5

Delete apps on your phone that you no longer use, or sort your current ones into folders.

6

Walk once around the block and notice how it clears your mind.

7

Unfriend or unfollow any accounts on social media that don't leave you feeling uplifted.

8

Forget today. Think of the fresh start that tomorrow will bring, and spend time mapping out what you want it to look and feel like.