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Hello! Most diseases arise due to the overload of our consciousness. A large amount of information that comes in every day must not only be processed and assimilated, but sometimes endured. Since the feelings that appear in response, it is not always possible to realize and express so that there is no tension left in the body.
Stress and failures do not just spoil the mood, but provoke negative thoughts about the future, the present. And this affects the success, both in work and personal life, various kinds of relationships.
It turns out that information can cause poisoning, intoxication of the body. Especially if a person does not have the resources to cope with it in a given period of time.
And what is important to do in case of poisoning? Remove those toxins and other substances that provoked it.
In our case, it is necessary to detoxify the brain, reboot it in order to restore normal functioning. And today we will look at the most effective exercises that will help you do this.
Exercises
A diary
If there is chaos in the head and it is not at all clear what is happening in it at all, then it is time to “clean up the territory”. To, as they say, put everything on the shelves, unload. And for this purpose, a sheet and a pen are perfect. Or a laptop, for those who find it easier to type than write.
So, your task is to write down absolutely every thought that has visited you at the moment. Do not give in to analysis, look for meanings and so on.
Just sit down and write it out, even if the sentence doesn’t seem to be constructively constructed. Give yourself about 10 minutes for this, maybe 5, but the time frame is required. After that, try to re-read in order to understand some of the nuances.
Commitments
Sometimes a person is inclined to take on an extra load, something for which he does not want to be responsible at all, but for some reason he has to. Or they put some obligations on their shoulders. In general, the situations are different, but the outcome is the same — the strongest stress. Which then leads to other difficulties. For example, the destruction of emotional ties, chronic diseases, phobias, and so on.
Therefore, I propose to investigate whether you are aware of all your «shoulds», and whether they are all voluntary. A banal understanding and differentiation of them is already able to facilitate the work of the brain.
The exercise is quite simple, write down at least 10 points for which you have to answer. That is, you start the phrase like this: “I should / I should” and continue, indicating the options that come to mind.
When finished, read and try to name the feelings that arise in response. It is quite normal if anger, rejection, sadness, impotence, and so on will arise on some points.
Select them and start a new column, rewriting the previous one, only putting the words “I want” at the beginning of the phrase. And in the third part of the exercise, replace it with «I want.» Then listen to yourself, has something changed? Did you feel a sense of freedom? What exactly do you choose, what to do and what to be?
Walk
Walking, quiet walks have a positive effect on our hemispheres. Since the monotony of eye movements helps to synchronize their work. Why muscle clamps, of course, do not disappear completely, but the body relaxes quite well. Tension goes away, obsessions and fears leave the head.
Consequently, the state of the nervous system also improves, which makes a person less vulnerable and quick-tempered. He has the resources to concentrate on the tasks and purposefully go to achieve his goals.
Set aside at least half an hour a day not to rush anywhere, but to walk around the park, the district, in the end, with a calm, slow step. Relax the diaphragm, the facial muscles and watch how you inhale and exhale.
This method of detoxification is similar to meditation in its effect. Believe me, it is extremely important for each of us to pause, despite the pace of life. Help the body to recover, the brain to reboot.
Meditation
Meditation helps to achieve a sense of inner harmony, balance, peace and fulfillment. And in general, to learn to understand yourself and those around you, to become healthier.
If you do not have enough free time to go to a group workout, it does not matter, there are some techniques that even beginners can do. They can be performed all alone, both before going to bed and immediately after waking up.
In general, for more information, please click here.
Travels
Everything new stimulates the brain to work more actively, it inspires creations and new beginnings. Expand your horizons, gain experience and knowledge, be impressed, let go of the old if it only bothers you.
This is an effective way of detoxification, because it is not in vain that travel is recommended even for depression, when life loses its colors and you don’t want anything at all, and pain is almost the only companion of every day.
In the case when it is not possible to go to another country to explore, immerse yourself in a new culture, even trips to a neighboring city, village or beyond will do. The main thing is to take the first step towards adventure and allow yourself a change of scenery.
Dream
Good rest is the key not only to health, but also to productivity and good mood. It makes no sense to do some kind of hemispheric detoxification exercises if you are sleeping less than the prescribed norm. And for you personally, because 5 hours is enough for someone to feel sleepy, and someone even after 9 hours gets up broken.
Check out this article for more information on the vital importance of quality sleep.
Sport
Physical activity, oddly enough, favorably affects our hemispheres. At least because it increases blood circulation, respectively, brain cells receive more oxygen and nutrients. Why do they work harder and more efficiently?
And how else to relieve excess tension, anxiety or irritation so as not to harm yourself or other people, objects?
Having let off steam, it is easier to think, emotions are not at such a high level as to cause negative consequences for the body. So run, swim, wrestle, box, football…
In general, even a simple morning exercise is suitable for what you prefer. Just do it every day, give yourself at least a minimal load. At first it will be difficult, but in 21 days a habit is developed, and you yourself will not be able to do without sports.
Communication
Social communication is an extremely important, sometimes vital component of every person.
And in order to reboot, put your thoughts in order, it is enough to have a heart-to-heart talk with someone who is ready to hear you. Who is dear and close, whom you trust. Such conversations help to heal the soul, inspire and give strength, set you up for work and further struggle for survival.
Stop addictions
I think you yourself understand that substances that enter the body when drinking alcohol, drugs, nicotine cause intoxication. Therefore, you will have to make an effort to refrain from them if you have an addiction. If not, you are lucky, you will have to fight only with informational toxins.
Just in case, you will find recommendations on how to cope with nicotine addiction in this article.
Online services
In addition, there you can take a course, which is called «Detoxification of the brain». Thanks to him, you will be able to realize and express your feelings, relax, rest and much more.
Completion
And finally, I want to remind you that stress is one of the most likely causes of various diseases and, accordingly, a decrease in the productivity of an individual.
Therefore, be sure to take advantage of the article, which is located here. It contains the most effective ways to deal with stress and worries about life’s difficulties and problems.
And learn foreign languages, in addition to the fact that in life they will certainly not be superfluous to you, you will also upgrade your skills. Since learning something new helps not only to strengthen memory, cheer up, self-esteem, but also distracts from unnecessary thoughts with a negative color.
Take care of yourself and be happy!
The material was prepared by a psychologist, Gestalt therapist, Zhuravina Alina