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5 point detox program of mind

We’ve all heard about detox programs for the body, which aim to clear away all the toxins which block our system. Well, considering the amount of mental ‘toxins’ we indulge in everyday in the form of negative and destructive thoughts, I thought why not have a mental detox program too? By this, I mean a series of practices you could do for a couple of weeks, or a month, at the end of which your thoughts would be purged of negativity and a new clarity and peace of mind could emerge in your life. As any army general will tell you, an adversary is best attacked on multiple fronts at once, and so it is with our thoughts. These five steps outlined below - meditation, simplification, inspiration, exercise and positivity - work hand in hand to keep you in a good frame of mind through the day. I would recommend you start with a time frame like two weeks and see how you get on, and then maybe the next time try it for a month or even longer. Step 1: Meditation Meditation, is quite simply, the art