Declutter Your Mind: How to Stop Worrying, Relieve Anxiety, and Eliminate Negative Thinking

by S.J. Scott

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it’s all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” – Marcus Aurelius

Mindfulness requires retraining your brain to stay out of the mental clutter from the future and focus instead on the present moment. When you are mindful, you no longer attach to your thoughts. You are simply present in whatever you happen to be doing.

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thích Nhat Hanh

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, either way, you are right!” – Henry Ford

Abraham Maslow reminds us that “the ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.”