# Monkey mind - Link: https://stephiethehappymom.com/monkey-mind/ - Published: 2023-08-18T14:05:26-04:00 - Author: Stephie Hello Reader 👋 It’s Stephanie here, your fellow WAHM and printable creator. _Is this the name you would like to be greeted with? If not, please click “Reply” and write me back with exactly the name I should have above. In this way, you will be helping me to improve your experience every time you open one of my messages 🤗 . ​ ​ As you probably know if you read my emails on a regular basis, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed and distracted by the too many things going on in my world lately. It seems like I have so many ideas and projects in my mind, but I can’t focus on any of them. I start something, got interrupted by a household thing and then I lose interest to get back to it. I get anxious, and I switch to something else. And then I end up with a bunch of unfinished printables that are collecting dust on my computer. Does this sound familiar to you too? If so, you might be suffering from what is called a “monkey mind”. This is a term that comes from Buddhism, and it means that your mind is restless, unsettled, or confused. It’s like a monkey that jumps from one branch to another, never staying still for long. A monkey mind can make it hard for you to concentrate, be productive, and enjoy your work. I know I’m not alone in this. Many people have a monkey mind, especially in today’s busy and stressful world. I use meditation, Quigong and walking as ways to calm my monkey mind and train it to be more focused and peaceful. It’s a work in progress for sure! There are some other helpful ways such as mindfulness, breathing exercises, journaling, and positive affirmations. Sometimes, having a monkey mind can be a blessing in disguise, because it means that you have many ideas and possibilities to explore. I hope you don’t let your monkey mind stop you from creating amazing printables for your online business. 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