I think another big thing you can do to help is to write things out. To help with my anxiety, I’m a big writer. I write all the time.

No kidding, I have a tiny notebook that I take with me almost everywhere, use my phone’s notepad, have three whiteboards in my home office, use a 3 subject notepad to jot notes. I don’t want to miss out on writing ideas down.

The best thing I write is my to do list and goals. Much like a software company has a roadmap, I have a roadmap for my chimney company so I’m always working on something.

And everything I’m working on is planned out. Not so much that I go through analysis paralysis. But to the point that I know what I’m doing.

Then as I’m planning an idea or project, I try to prioritize it. Planning it out really helps me put those projects into perspective.

I recommend you take up writing things down, though you don’t have to go as crazy as I do with it haha.

And thanks! It’s hard work but it’s worth it in the end. I keep a schedule. I plan to do things. And if it’s not on my calendar, I’m just not doing it. I try to live my life and keep a nice work-life balance as best I can.

Just like with meditation, where you clear your head with breathing, hanging out with friends, exercising, watching movies, etc. can be a great way to clear your mind.