I confess, I’m a techno-spaz. I know nothing, nor do I want to know, about the inner-workings of my computer. I just want it to work. However, I do know enough to know that every once in awhile I need to perform a data dump…a disk cleaning and defrag to scrub unnecessary data, cookies, and all the “stuff” that collects on the hard drive. I know when my hard drive is near its memory capacity; it slows, stalls, and even stops my programs from running efficiently.
I think our brains need a data dump regularly in order to run efficiently and clearly. Our minds, and even hearts, collect needless data from negative emotion, information overload, and clutter.
But how do we rid ourselves of the junk in the trunk that slows our operating system and causes us to run less efficiently? What’s the best way to perform a mental and emotional defrag from the daily overload that weighs us down?
Here are some helpful ways to defrag your overstressed mental and emotional state –
- Regular physical activity. Moderate to vigorous exercise reduces stress and helps keeps blood pressure and cholesterol at heart-healthy levels. It’s the best 30 minutes you can spend in your day. If you don’t have 30 minutes at one time, break it down into 10-15 minutes sessions.
- Eat healthy food. Sound boring? It doesn’t have to be. Make one small change a week instead of a crash denial program. You need that 1-oz of dark chocolate, or ¼ cup of your favorite nuts. It’s o.k. as part of a balanced nutritional plan. Incorporate leafy green vegetables into your plan. A simple sauté of sliced leeks and mushrooms is a great way to start. Also, try to get through two sipper bottles of water per day.
- Just laugh. Watch your favorite comedy movie or Comedy Central to get your laugh muscle working. Remembering a funny incident in your life can bring that smile of yours sneaking back on your face. Make it a daily habit to laugh at something.
- Take time everyday to enjoy your favorite activity. Reading, cooking, music, a nature walk, or taking a class can be a highly therapeutic activity to de-stress your brain.
Allowing your brain to survive on constant overload is not healthy…period. If you constantly overextend your body’s ability to perform, you risk burnout where your brain and body go into “sleep mode.” Your creativity dries up, your productiveness slows – you need a defrag, a brain “disk” cleaning. Life is a sum of daily choices so choose daily to engage in a data dump, even for just a few moments. Your mind and body will thank you!
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