Sometimes my mind can be running incessantly.
I can be caught up on a specific topic that doesn't go away, or a jumble of various which feels like white noise.
I find that having tools to stop my thoughts (even for a few seconds), or at least soften their charge, can be quite helpful and often refreshing. Here are some I have been experimenting with:
- Quiet meditation - sitting still with no interruptions for 30mins+, my mild gradualy slows down;
- Qi-gung - I find slow deliberate movements draw my attention away from the head;
- Wim Hof - plunging in cold water makes my thoughts completely disappear;
- Free diving - this has a real-time feedback loop where the stiller my mind is, the longer I can stay underwater.
If you have any techniques that you find helpful, particularly ones that can be applied in the day-to-day I'd love to hear about them.
Author: JD
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David (Monday, 02 October 2023 02:03)
All of these change my physiology and psychology within seconds.
Take one slow mindful breath. I do this frequently throughout the day.
Stretching for 1-2 mins. Endorphin hit.
Basketball - this is light cardio and provides a nice escape/treat. I go to my local court and shoot for 20-30 mins daily.
Pushups - a set of 10 pushups, slow down, fast up is like hitting an internal reset button. Nice dopamine hit.
Kudos for keeping the blog going!