Your Brain is Hoarding Trash : Time to Take It Out!
Your mind can get like a messy room – cluttered with random junk, half thoughts, and emotional dust bunnies. If you let it linger, just like environmental clutter, it can drain your focus, energy, and sanity. It’s spring – let’s tidy that shit!
Step 1 : Braindump the Chaos
Get a piece of paper (or five) and purge every single thought, worry, or task onto the page. Don’t do this digitally – it’ll be much more cathartic if you make it a physical list.
Now go through each item and ask, “Does this matter? Why am I holding onto this?” If there’s no good reason, and it really doesn’t matter, toss it.
Spend a few minutes afterward in mindful meditation to help you reset.
Step 2 : Cut the Energy Vampires
- Energy monitoring. Keep track of what (or who) leaves you feeling energized vs exhausted. If it consistently drains you, unsubscribe.
- Regrets and “what ifs”. Living in the past is like keeping rotten food in the fridge – Toss it!
- Guilt and obligation that isn’t yours. Not your problem? Drop it!
- Toxic relationships. Some mental clutter comes from people draining the life out of you. If they harshen your vibe, cut them out.
- Self-doubt and imposter syndrome. If it’s not making you better, it’s weighing you down.
- Mindless distractions and doomscrolling. Don’t let the algorithm dictate your mental real estate. If it doesn’t add value to your life, it’s a distraction.
- Embrace minimalism in mind. If a thought, relationship, or commitment isn’t a “hell yes!”, it’s a “fuck no!”
Set hard boundaries, and stick to them – No apologies, no guilt. What needs to be cleared away so that you have room to grow?
Step 3 : Hit the “Reset” Button on Your Mindset
Sometimes a deep reflection can help you evaluate where you are vs where you want to be.
Sometimes you just need a kick in the ass. Here are some quick reset ideas :
- Cold shower : Shocks you into a different mindset
- Brisk walk : Moves stagnant energy out of your body
- Powerful affirmations : Repeat something that actually hits (not just “I am strong”, but more like “fuck it!”)
Keep Your Mental Space Clean (Or At Least Less Messy)
Decluttering isn’t a one-time thing – make it a daily habit! Your mind should be a place you enjoy, not a cluttered attic full of ghosts and rabid mice. If a thought, habit, or person isn’t paying rent for your mental real estate, evict them immediately.
Any “quick reset” ideas? Drop them in the comments below!
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