The Nonstop Chatter in Our Minds – How to Quiet the NoiseðŸ§
The Hypnotic Buzzing of the Mind
We are all aware of that nonstop buzzing in our minds. It’s almost hypnotic, and we don’t even remember when it started. Most of us were born as happy children. Some of us can recall those times when we were little puddles of joy, filled with creativity and optimism. We believed firmly in our dreams and the world around us. But as we grew older, reality showed us something different.
When the Mind Starts Thinking Nonstop
Suddenly, our minds began to think incessantly, often in a knee-jerk fashion. Most of us gradually develop this nonstop chatter, but some are born with it. Medical science may diagnose this as some form of mental disorder. Even as a psychology student, I’ve learned that this inner chatter may result from overthinking, perfectionism, anxiety, or other conditions. We're often advised to seek help, but for some, help isn’t always affordable.
Everyday Problems or Diagnosed Conditions?
Sometimes, I wonder if medical science has turned what might be everyday problems into something more clinical, labeling what is, in reality, a part of life’s natural experience. This happens to most of us, whether we’re rich, poor, successful, or struggling. Everyone is going through something.
When the Chatter Takes Over
But what do we do when this nonstop chatter takes over our lives? When it consumes us to the point where we can’t think clearly? When we can’t differentiate between our thoughts and reality? It’s overwhelming—feeling stuck, attracting the same situations, people, and thoughts every day. At its worst, it can feel unbearable, even leading to dark thoughts like wanting to escape it all.
What Can We Do About It?
I’m going to be honest: We are born with this, with our own karma. We cannot always escape it. Sometimes, we simply need to face it. I’m not here to give you magical solutions, but I will share one practical idea. The problem arises when we connect these thoughts to our sense of "I"—when we start believing these thoughts are a part of us.
A Simple Technique to Quiet the Mind
Try this: For just 15 minutes, sit down and observe your thoughts. We, as humans, divide time into past, present, and future. But if you stop for a moment, you’ll see that there’s no past, and no future—there’s only this moment. All your worries exist only in your mind. When we start identifying with these thoughts, that’s when things spiral out of control.
Become an Observer of Your Thoughts
Here’s a simple technique: Start by watching your thoughts, just as an observer. Remind yourself throughout the day—use sticky notes if you need to. Just watch the thoughts come and go, like you’re watching a movie. Remember those moments when you were driving or watching a film, and you lost yourself in the moment? That’s it. No matter how good, bad, ugly or overwhelming the thoughts are, just observe them as if you were a second person. Start with 10minutes increasing the time to hours and even days.
What Happens Next
You’ll notice something interesting: as soon as you start watching the thoughts, they’ll begin to disappear. You’ll feel like these thoughts aren’t even "you"—they’ll seem like someone else’s. Just try this simple practice, and see where it leads.
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