Having too much thoughts is blocking my potential

TRParents · 2016-04-02T18:51:10+00:00

I have this same issue. Practicing mindfulness (meditation) has proven affective.

My issue was not being in control of my mind and looking for outside assistance mostly in the form of drugs and alcohol.

Try meditating for just a minute everyday, and you'll see results

agoodresponse · 2016-04-02T19:05:01+00:00

"If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything, it is open to everything. In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's mind there are few." - Shunryu Suzuki

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushin_(mental_state) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0802150926/

chaseemall · 2016-04-03T03:14:14+00:00

Dude, I have the same problem. Try checking in. Whenever you notice your mind wandering, ask yourself "What am I doing and why am I doing it?"

Then start to feel the world around you. Try to take in everything in your visual field, then all of the other senses, then the senses of your internal state. Then try to feel out your internal state. Come back out and focus on the people around you. You'll be back and engaged.

Also, fix your posture and gait if you haven't already. Fixing these will likely help you significantly.

Gelu_sf · 2016-04-02T23:48:57+00:00

Meditate, like the other guys said. Start with guided meditation off youtube or apps like calm/headspace/omvana on your mobile,then do it yourself when you're more experienced.

20min sessions will leave a huge impact on your day. Do this a few days in a row and you'll be calm for a week. Do it constantly and you eventually become chill without any herbs.

Nultos · 2016-04-03T20:20:05+00:00

Just wanted to give my thanks to ya all. This sub just never disappoints, these are truly great suggestions. Now it is up to me to put the work in!

Title	Having too much thoughts is blocking my potential
Author	Nultos
Upvotes	2
Comments	7
Date	April 2, 2016 6:40 PM UTC (10 years ago)
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