The mind is a very powerful thing. When we get too stressed out, our bodies become physically sick. We could suffer from migraines, hyperacidity and other ailments. That is why we need to take care of our minds just as we take care of our bodies.
We probably have heard about a lot of ways to detoxify our bodies. But what about our minds? Doesn’t it need to recoup and detoxify just as much as our bodies?
Below are three easy ways that can detoxify your mind daily without any extra cost or effort.
1. Eat right
Having a healthy diet isn’t just for the body, but for the mind as well. Eating the right kinds of food would give our minds a healthy boost. Certain foods contain antioxidants that are badly needed by both the mind and the body. So consuming a sufficient amount daily can help us feel better and more rested.
Apples and berries are good sources of antioxidants that would keep the mind sharp and fresh. Fruits are usually one of the best brain food sources because they contain the necessary vitamins and minerals.
On top of consuming the right kinds of food, it is also best to avoid those that do not leave a positive effect on our system. Caffeinated products and alcohol are some of the things which should be avoided to keep a healthy mind and body.
2. Do not sweat the small stuff
Or the big stuff either. In fact, do not worry too much at all. By constantly worrying over things that are beyond our control, we bury ourselves with fear and uncertainty. These two emotions, however small, can remain in our subconscious mind and will always be at the back of our minds even when we say we are not thinking about them.
3. Get enough sleep.
Like the body, our minds need to rest as well. It is a muscle and it has been at work during our waking hours. And while there may still be brain activity even when we sleep, at least it is a little less active than it would be when we are awake.
Studies have shown that adults normally sleep between seven and a half to nine hours. And it isn’t just the number of hours that should concern us but the quality of sleep that we get as well.
So let’s give ourselves a break and get a good night’s rest. Things are always easier to do when we are well rested.
It is highly important that we are able to detoxify our minds as much as we can. If we are able to do it on a daily basis, then we do not have to go through more extensive and often more expensive ways to detoxify our minds. Do you have any other ways of detoxifying mind? Please share them with us.
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Miglani, Bob. “Detox Your Mind: 4 Lessons on How to Stop Overthinking.” . Huffington Post, 25 Oct. 2013. Web. 10 June 2014. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bob-miglani/mindfulness-practice_b_3976316.html>.
“How Much Sleep Do You Need?.” . helpguide.org, Web. 10 June 2014. <http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleeping.htm>.
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