3 Tips for Clarity of Mind
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Never devote your life to a single activity ,life is larger and a sum of many parts, a single life has multiple dimensions (career, relationship, health, finance, family happiness etc ) never focus on just one or choose one over the other, rather learn to balance all of it as much as possible .
- Yes, it may sound weird ,but when you are caught up in too many things, just for 5 minutes ,keep everything aside,sit in a silent corner of your house or any place convenient to you and stay silent for couple of minutes , then pen down your thoughts,if you do not like to write , just record your voice ,talk to yourself , say all that you are feeling and experiencing inside you.
- Do this activity twice and thrice and let all of it come out.(either on a paper or in a recording)
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Go back and read your statements, and divide it into 3, 5 or 7 categories, as an example (Category 1 Family, Category 2 Health, Category 3 Relationship)
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Under each category, assign a column and title it (Why) and write
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You will observe a particular category may have no gaps, while some CATEGORIES will be missing almost everything.
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Evaluate your ‘Why”s and write more details if required
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Once you complete this activity, you may get a holistic view of all dimensions of your life, including those in need of attention and also those which are doing well.
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Finally set goals for yourself, against those categories which need attention, assign a timeline to it and keep this plan always handy.
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Make sure you have your plan which is either pin up somewhere and is easily accessible, for you to read it every day.
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Monitor your progress on it.
Clarity of mind ONLY comes when we empty our mind and move our thoughts to either a piece of paper or record it.
Then we go back and reflect UPON it, especially our (Why’s).
This activity is a culmination of movement, evaluation and monitoring
- Move the thoughts
- Evaluate your Why’s &
- Monitor the goals set against your Why’s
The Table below is an example, the details shared are just for illustration purpose only
Category 1 -Health
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Why
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Goal &Timeline
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In the pink of Health
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Regular exercises and Healthy Diet
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To maintain the current Gym schedule
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Category 2 -Career
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Why
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Goal & Timeline
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Dissatisfied with the Job
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Good role but a nosy boss
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Looking to move to another location offering better role and opportunities by end of this year
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Category 3 -Relationship
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Why
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Goal & Timeline
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Single and Happy
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Not yet mentally prepared for commitment
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To let the status quo continues, unless my mother really coerced me to commit 🙂
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Conclusion: The tips mentioned above is a basic activity usually used and practiced within coaching, and you don’t have to be an expert to do it, anytime you find yourself caught up in a confused state of mind, go ahead use it and be sorted.
As a Life Coach,I’ve assisted many through this simple yet a very effective activity which opens up insights into those areas of life, which we seldom pay attention to.
If you need assistance in understanding it in more detail , you can sign up here or write to me directly.
Until next time ……………………….
Best Regards,
Mehnaz Amjad