Body + soul
When your brain is cluttered with unfocused thoughts, several adverse effects come about. First, your ability to make discriminating judgments that can initiate positive growth is impaired. Second, your mind might wander, making it difficult to focus on conversations, reading or problem solving. Either way, your mental edge is dulled.
To combat the racing thoughts that speed up your life and distort your focus, always start with simple breathing and muscle relaxation exercises. While focusing on breathing, notice the areas of your body that are the most tense and release that tension as you exhale.
By taking a few moments to do this exercise throughout the day, you'll notice you're able to focus more easily on the task at hand without being plagued by random, distracting thoughts.
Patt Lind-Kyle, author of “Heal Your Mind, Rewire Your Brain: Applying the Exciting New Science of Brain Synchrony for Creativity, Peace and Presence”
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