How to Organize Mental Clutter

Lessen the stress and better shape your thought process.

Get Ya Mind Right - Unknowingly, mental clutter has the largest impact on our daily lives. It paralyzes our actions and causes high levels of stress, anxiety and sometimes forgetfulness. The benefit of having a clearer mind is similar to having an uncluttered home: it helps you to think, function and relax more efficiently. Here are 10 tips to help you alleviate the mental clutter, lessen the stress and better organize your thought process. By Dontaira Terrell(Photo: Michael A. Keller/Corbis)

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Get Ya Mind Right - Unknowingly, mental clutter has the largest impact on our daily lives. It paralyzes our actions and causes high levels of stress, anxiety and sometimes forgetfulness. The benefit of having a clearer mind is similar to having an uncluttered home: it helps you to think, function and relax more efficiently. Here are 10 tips to help you alleviate the mental clutter, lessen the stress and better organize your thought process. By Dontaira Terrell(Photo: Michael A. Keller/Corbis)

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Let It Go - Allow yourself to let go! Sometimes, we develop an emotional attachment or feel the need to hold on to certain thoughts and feelings for years on end. Eliminate the impulse to hold on to things because you feel it may be beneficial to you one day. (Photo: jonya/GettyImages)

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Reduce Paper Piles - The mere look of loads of paper invading your personal space causes mental anguish and stress during the day. It also gives off the impression of being disorganized. Keep your area tidy and watch your stress reduce over time. (Photo: Sarah-Jane Joel/Getty Images)

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Create a System - Instead of completing a task and waiting until later to file it away, do it immediately! Not only will it maximize space by reducing the physical buildup of unnecessary clutter, it will help you wrap up that item mentally so you can move on to the next task. (Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

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Create a System - Instead of completing a task and waiting until later to file it away, do it immediately! Not only will it maximize space by reducing the physical buildup of unnecessary clutter, it will help you wrap up that item mentally so you can move on to the next task. (Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

Make a To-Do List - When taking on the responsibility of larger projects, try breaking things down into smaller, less intimidating pieces that are easier to accomplish. A to-do list is a simple way to manage the needed steps, but the key is to make a list and stick to it. (Photo: Tom Grill/Getty Images)

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Make a To-Do List - When taking on the responsibility of larger projects, try breaking things down into smaller, less intimidating pieces that are easier to accomplish. A to-do list is a simple way to manage the needed steps, but the key is to make a list and stick to it. (Photo: Tom Grill/Getty Images)

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Organize and Consolidate - While creating your to-do list, if you notice there are certain tasks that share similarities, try consolidating or getting both done at the same time. Not only will this help in getting the job done with less stress, it’ll help you in the long run by shaving off some time. (Photo: Floortje/GettyImages)

Beat the Clock - Whenever you’re having trouble beginning a difficult project, try setting a 10-minute timer and work in a vigorously intense manner during that fixed period. Usually, once the timer has run its course, you become so engrossed, you feel the need to continue. The rush of energy helps your mind and body move past the paralysis of being unable to begin the necessary assignment. (Photo: Marion Barat/PhotoAlto/Corbis)

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Don't Waste Time - Set realistic timelines for goals throughout the day. Setting personal deadlines gives you the ability to put your focus on the more important tasks, which can help keep you from feeling burned out. (Photo: Marion Barat/PhotoAlto/Corbis)

Five Minutes or Less - Do it now and don’t wait! If you’re presented with a small task, take a moment and ask yourself how long will it take. If you can finish it within the next five minutes, get it done and out the way. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Personal Time - On a daily basis, you should have at least one 15-minute appointment with yourself. These precious moments should be uninterrupted in order for you to take advantage of quiet time and rejuvenation. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

On Yoga and Satan - “The purpose of such meditation is to empty oneself. … [Satan] is happy to invade the empty vacuum of your soul and possess it."(Photo: JGI/Tom Grill/Getty Images)

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Unplug - With all of the social media and apps made available to us, it’s no wonder we sometimes suffer from a mental overload. Some ways to mentally unplug are through exercising, meditating or reading a good book instead of surfing the web. (Photo: JGI/Tom Grill/Getty Images)

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