Ever had one of those days where you can’t get peace in your mind? Whether it is work, relationships, or friend issues here are ways to clear your mind according to HuffPost.
Write it out — then throw it out
GettyCan’t sort out how you’re feeling? Putting pen to paper could help. A 2012 study published in the journal Psychological Science found that physically writing out negative thoughts and throwing them away can help clear your mind.
Meditate on nothing
GettyIn his book 10% Happier, ABC News anchor Dan Harris explains how the voices in our heads can be a “total pill” and that most of us are “so entranced by non-stop conversation we’re having with ourselves that we aren’t even aware we have a voice in our head.” His solution? Meditate. Meditation allows you focus on one thing and, with practice, helps you to pull your thoughts back when they start to wander.
Press play and run away
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Next time you head out for your run, make sure to grab that iPod. Researchers at Ohio State University found that exercising with music activates the frontal lobe, the area of the brain associated with higher mental functions. Participants in the study performed better on fluency tests after exercising with music as opposed to those who exercised with no soundtrack.
Get that shuteye
GettySleep and brain function go together like peanut butter and jelly. Next time your brain is clouded with thoughts and you’re feeling that mental fatigue, let your head hit the pillow. Taking a 10-minute nap can increase your alertness and productivity and recent research found that sleep also clears out the clutter in your brain at a cellular level.
Start talking
GettyIf your head is buzzing with stressful thoughts, talking it out can help. According to one small study, being around your best friend during tough times can help alleviate stressful emotions.
When all else fails, a cute puppy video might work
Sometimes the best way to get out of your own head is to do something mindless — and what better way to do that than to watch cute animal videos? But don’t feel too guilty about it. A 2012 study found that a few minutes of cute videos or photos can elevate your mood and productivity at work.
If you have a cute dog, try submitting a video to the #Gofetch contest for a chance to win a $500 Petco gift card.