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So, mosey on over to ProBlogger and check it out!

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I hate adding recurring daily tasks to my daily to-do list. I like to keep my to-do list kinda short, and try to only put things on that are really necessary for that day. But, at the same time, I’d like to be able to track how often I’m actually getting all those recurring tasks done.

I have a number of things that I try to do every day: exercise, post on this and my other blog, write for other blogs that I contribute to, and eat something healthy (eventually that goal is going to convert to eat nothing unhealthy).

Well, I came across a site called Joe’s Goals the other day (I can’t remember where I saw it, but I believe that it might have been in the comments of another blog, if anyone else came across it, let me know so I can add some attribution). It’s a simple to use habit tracking app that lets you track both positive and negative goals. I think it might be just what I’ve been looking for.

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Life is complex, stressful, and tough sometimes (okay, most of the time). Often we don’t even know what’s wrong, because there are so many possible culprits. The stress that builds up is often released in unproductive and often harmful ways.

Often, you need to quiet your mind so that you can get to the bottom of what may be causing you stress. Once you don’t have a million things running through your brain, you can figure out what is the largest source of your stress.

There are many different techniques that you can use to quiet your mind.

Mantric meditation. Meditating by repeating a mantra (such as “om”) is a good way to quiet your mind, especially if you have problems simply meditating. A simple mantra focuses your thoughts on something that isn’t really a thought, and takes your attention off of all the other things running through your mind.

Listen to white noise. White noise can be a great way to relax and clear your mind. You can get a white noise generator or you can purchase CD’s or MP3 files to listen to. Make sure that you’re not doing anything else while listening.

Go for a drive. Taking a drive can be relaxing for some people, and you tend to let your mind wander while doing so. Try to focus on what’s around you instead of your own thoughts.

Take a shower or bath. The sound of running water can have a similar effect to white noise. And sitting in a tub full of water helps to calm some of your senses and reduces physical input. These can both be key to clearing your mind.

TopTen.org has a list of nine other ways (mantric meditation was on their list) to quiet your mind.

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