Overcoming Absent-Mindedness

Some of us at times forget where our purse or phone is. Or we reach the office and cannot recall if we had locked the house door and turned off the lights in the house. Being absent-minded means that our mind is preoccupied, overwhelmed or tired. Do you often lose attention in the middle of an interaction? Do you misplace or forget activities or things, every now and then? If yes, absent-mindedness has been affecting your routine life. 

1. Besides burdening the mind with several activities, your mind may be holding a clutter of unpleasant past memories, people’s behaviours, guilt, expectations and even ideas of your self-image. The mind needs to be uncluttered, to create space for what is essential.  
2. To stop being absent-minded, empower the self internally. Be committed to follow a daily routine that includes meditation, spiritual wisdom study, exercise, healthy and timely meals, activities, free time and sleep. These improve your concentration, memory and intuition.
3. Prepare a daily task list and follow it. When interacting with people, listen well. Do not get distracted by other thoughts, gadgets or by what is happening around you. Identify the right places to keep the objects you own – keys, purse, spectacles etc.
4. Be in the present. Check your thoughts after every hour, clean them and bring your awareness to the present moment. Respond rightly to every situation to keep your mind calm and energized.