Is your mind constantly racing? Try this technique to calm your thoughts.
An Overactive Mind is not a Problem
About half of the global population is born with an active mind, while 30 percent have a hyperactive mind.
This isn’t a problem; it simply indicates that your mind is always engaged and seeking structure.
How to Quiet an Overactive Mind
So, how can you manage this to achieve focused concentration? The solution is quite straightforward: introduce some background noise.
This could be the sound of a fan, an air conditioner, or even one of those small sound machines from Best Buy. For some, music works well, or perhaps the background noise from the TV or radio.
Does it need to be loud? Not at all. It just needs to be consistent.
When you have a steady sound, it becomes much easier to gather those scattered thoughts that are racing in multiple directions and channel them into a single, clear, focused pathway.
That’s the essential point.
An overactive mind is not a problem—it’s simply part of how your brain functions. By incorporating consistent background sounds—like a fan, music, or white noise—you can establish the structure required to reduce the mental clutter and enhance your focus.
It’s a simple practice that can bring clarity and peace.
Christopher Lee Maher is a former Navy SEAL who endured intense amounts of physical, mental, and emotional stress as a child and during and after his military career. He has taught himself how to free his energy, body, mind and emotions from pain by developing the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of being. Christopher studied Traditional Chinese Medical Practices at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and at Yo San University. He then continued his studies at The Universal Healing Tao System. Christopher is a student of Grand Master Mantak Chia at the Universal Tao Master School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He is currently pursuing his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine.