Here are some ways you can actually practice to clear your mind quickly
• Do a ‘Brain dump’:When your head feels full of too many thoughts, take a notebook and write everything down—tasks, worries, ideas, everything. Seeing it on paper makes your mind feel lighter and helps you focus on what’s important.
Set a ‘Worry time’:
Instead of worrying all day, fix 10–15 minutes only for it. During that time, think about all your problems. After that, stop and move on with your day.
Reduce daily decisions:
Making too many small decisions every day can make you tired. Plan simple things like meals, clothes, or routine work in advance so you can save energy for bigger tasks.
Unfollow, mute, unsubscribe:
Your mental space is important. Stop following accounts that stress you out, turn off notifications that disturb you, and unsubscribe from emails you don’t read.
Use the 5-minute rule:
If a task takes less than 5 minutes—like replying to a message or booking an appointment—do it immediately. Leaving it for later only adds stress.
Give your mind a break:
Our brain needs rest. Take short breaks—go for a walk, do deep breathing, or just look outside the window. Try to keep your phone away during this time.
Practice mental minimalism:
Not every thought needs your attention. If a thought doesn’t help you or isn’t important, let it go and don’t waste your energy on it.
A quick “brain dump” jotting down all your thoughts like tasks, worries, and ideas can instantly declutter your mind and help you focus better. Pair it with a deep breathing trick like box breathing (inhale–hold–exhale–hold for equal counts) or a calming walk, and you have a powerful one-two punch to reset your mental space.
This post is super practical and relatable. I feel like many students, including me, often carry too many thoughts at once. The brain dump idea is something I’ve tried it really helps. Setting a worry time is new to me, but sounds useful. We waste energy on small decisions and unnecessary notifications. These tips remind us to protect our mental space and focus better. Simple habits, but they make a big difference.
Many people struggle with overthinking, and I used to experience it regularly too. Sometimes, I would worry that something bad was going to happen, but in the end, everything would return to normal. I’ve realized that clearing my mind can be helpful, and I’m going to try some techniques you mentioned. I’m looking forward to seeing the results. One technique I particularly liked is writing down my thoughts in a notebook or a digital notepad.