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One constant source of stress is what we call a cluttered \u201cmental desktop\u201d. When you have 37 things whirring about in your brain, you can get into a spin-cycle that contributes to chronic stress.<\/p>\nOne constant source of stress is what we call a cluttered \u201cmental desktop\u201d. When you have 37 things whirring about in your brain, you can get into a spin-cycle that contributes to chronic stress.<\/p>\n
The solution is to do exactly what you do when you meditate \u2013 clear the desktop of all items but one. Write them all down, put them away, then come back to them after your one single task has been completed.<\/p>\n
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