Another tool is to merely change the pronoun when you describe the topic that is noodling you. In other words, distance yourself from the emotion you’re feeling by being detached enough to pretend you are advising a friend on what to do under similar circumstances. For example, if you’re plagued with negative thoughts, you can imagine advising a friend. The tools are easily understood and implemented. ![]() Fortunately, this book was more readable, more practical, and provided instant tools that could be applied to help reduce monkey mind. Then, I found another book on the topic, Chatter – The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It, by Ethan Kross. Talk about the antithesis of immediate gratification! Caroline Leaf, I thought, “Perfect!” A solution, finally! I started reading her book and realized that the five simple steps to eliminating monkey mind required 62 days of practice. When I heard a podcast featuring the author of Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess – 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking, by Dr. My 2:00 AM monkey mind became more frequent after my mother’s death, since I’m responsible for settling her estate and dealing with nine beneficiaries and four brothers. ![]() It’s not the greatest lead-in to my meditation practice, to say the least. I lie there awake just waiting to get up. It’s debilitating and sometimes won’t go away for the rest of the night. I am often plagued with a 2:00 AM monkey mind.
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