Gen Zen: How I learnt that 'mental decluttering' can help me focus and filter out negative thoughts
SINGAPORE — "You seem distracted" is something I would often hear my friends telling me whenever we meet for a meal or to hang out.
- Mental decluttering is a process of clearing one's mind of excessive and unnecessary thoughts and worries, in order to focus on the thoughts that really matter
- A person might consider decluttering mentally if they find it challenging to stay focused on the tasks at hand due to negative thoughts, for example
- Increased forgetfulness, absentmindedness, irritability, or feeling tired or anxious are also other signs that one could benefit from mental decluttering
- Mental health experts say that it is beneficial for everyone to consider mental decluttering from time to time through mindful activities as it can help prevent physical and emotional strain
- However, they cautioned against considering holidays and disconnecting from the world as mental decluttering as they act as breaks and not strategies to mentally declutter
13 May 2024 08:00AM
(Updated: 16 May 2024 04:17PM)
Source: TODAY
