Before Breakfast Second Cup: Turn down the volume
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Dec 15, 2024 Discover how to minimize mental stimulation for a calmer mind. Strategies focus on prioritizing calm and productive activities over distractions. Learn about mindful moments and innovative approaches to managing anxiety. Plus, explore unique gifting solutions that promote mental health, like personalized coffee subscriptions. Embrace boredom and mindfulness for a more focused, joyful life.
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Reduce Overstimulation
- Turn down the volume on overstimulating activities to reduce anxiety and improve focus.
- Substitute less stimulating activities like reading a physical newspaper instead of online news.
Stimulation Fast
- Go on a "stimulation fast" by consciously choosing less stimulating activities.
- For example, read a physical newspaper instead of online news to avoid excessive ads and clickbait.
Limit Email Checks
- Check email less frequently.
- Limit yourself to four or five check-ins per day to reduce stimulation and improve focus.