{"id":8896,"date":"2021-03-09T16:42:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T16:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/?p=8896"},"modified":"2021-03-09T16:42:14","modified_gmt":"2021-03-09T16:42:14","slug":"setting-intentions-to-clear-the-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/blog\/setting-intentions-to-clear-the-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting Intentions to Clear the Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clear Your Mind<\/b><\/p>\n

Do you ever feel like your brain might burst? Right this minute, my mind is simultaneously processing way too many thoughts:<\/span><\/p>\n

Need to walk the dogs.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Text my friend back.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Tomorrow\u2019s physics final.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

College applications.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Need to make lunch.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

What time do I have to wake up tomorrow?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

It seems as though my mind is always on overload. But I\u2019m not actually getting anything done. Why is this?<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s because our brains aren\u2019t meant to hold this much information. Science shows that we can only store a maximum of three or four things at once in our conscious mind, also known as our \u201cworking memory.\u201d When we hold on to more than this, our brains become like messy rooms\u2014cluttered and full of junk, so we can\u2019t find anything. No wonder I feel so overwhelmed<\/a> and disorganized.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I Intend<\/b><\/p>\n

Another way we can be clear is by setting intentions each morning. Intentions are state- ments for how we would like to go about our day. Unlike a goal, an intention doesn\u2019t require any steps to reach a certain objective. It\u2019s simply a way to <\/span>be<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Intentions work like magic. They affect our behavior, how our day goes, and even what things \u201chappen\u201d to us. Here\u2019s how to get started:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Make your intentions at a set time each day, such as right after waking up. Take a deep breath. Notice how you feel. Do you have pain anywhere in your body? What is the first thought that pops into your mind? Is your brain racing with stress or worry? Pay attention to all of it.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Ask yourself, <\/span>What do I want to bring into this day? <\/span><\/i>Breathe and listen to your body\u2019s answer.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Roll over, grab a pen and notebook, and write down three intentions for the day. Be sure to state them all in the affirmative. (For example, \u201cI will practice forgiveness\u201d rather than \u201cI will not hold a grudge.\u201d) Here is a sample:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I will be patient with myself.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

    I will listen intently to others.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

    I will speak out of kindness.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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    1. Read over your list. Let your intentions seep in. It might help to read them out loud. When you feel satisfied, seal the practice with another deep breath. Throughout your day, whenever you feel yourself becoming overwhelmed or stressed, think back to those statements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      This is an excerpt from the chapter \u201cBe Clear\u201d from <\/span>Whole Girl: Live Vibrantly, Love Your Entire Self, and Make Friends with Food<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Sadie Radinsky.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      \"sadieSadie Radinsky<\/b> is a 19-year-old blogger and recipe creator. For over six years, she has touched the lives of girls and women worldwide with her award-winning website, wholegirl.com, where she shares paleo treat recipes and advice for living an empowered life. She has published articles and recipes in national magazines and other platforms, including <\/span>Paleo<\/span><\/i>,<\/span> Shape<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Justine<\/span><\/i>, mindbodygreen, and <\/span>The<\/span><\/i> Primal Kitchen Cookbook<\/span><\/i>. She lives in the mountains of Los Angeles. For more, visit <\/span>wholegirl.com.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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