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Beating Brain Overload - Suggestion (Part 2)

Here are the next 5 ways I suggest to beat brain overload.

6. Go to a movie.

If you are able to fit in a two hour movie, at the theatre, it is worth the time and money just so you can get away mentally and physically. Sitting in front of the big screen is a great way to take your mind off everything.

7. Listen to motivational CDs or mѣ recordings.
This is a tip I picked up from well a number of known motivational speakers. When they are tired from intense thinking, they listen to motivational recordings. Although it might seem like this would be more work, it isn’t. By listening, you can relax, and become almost passive, as the ideas and schemes gradually break the drain.

8. Play a sport
Studies show that people who do a competitive sport such as tennis, basketball, golf, martial arts, or football are happier overall. To compete in the sport may make you tired physically, but will wake you up mentally. When you wake up mentally, brain drain stops being as big a problem.

9. Break down your projects into bite-sized chunks
Remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day. Maybe you are trying to move your mountain in a day too. Take a half hour or an hour to take a close look at your projects. Are you trying to write a movie in one day, when it would be more practical to shoot for say 105 of the movie a day? You might be in brain overload because you plainly don’t have sensible objectives.

10. Play a game
Playing a game that gets you away from your debilitating thoughts and is an excellent way to get past the sluggishness that seems to have taken over your life. You might prefer crossword puzzles or sudokus. Either way, playing a game lets you know life doesn’t always have to be so serious and focused. Make time for play and fun too!

Remember, the good news is brain overload means you are using your brain at maximum capacity. The bad news is you are not giving your brain the necessary periods of rest that it needs. Rest is crucial for creative thinking and problem solving. Thus a series of short breaks between your work is necessary for you to remain working at a high level.

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