everyone aspires to feel focused and sharp, whilst having clear thoughts – as for the term ‘mental clarity’.

our minds tend to work the best when they are clear from distractions, confusion and mind fogginess.

so lets learn strategies that can to help you improve your mental clarity, from my experience of achieving this state of mind.

what is mental clarity

when your mind is in a state of being fully engaged and active, whilst having a clear mindset – you’re achieving mental clarity. 

mental clarity is extremely important to help us achieve

• productivity during the day,
• be able to prioritise your time,
• make clearer decisions so you’re able to get things done on time,
• be able to work through most problems,
• help find your passions and purpose.

i resonated deeply to this topic as many of the articles on this website are to do with mental improvement, growth and wellbeing.

and in this case clarity aswell. 

to have clarity means you hold the quality of being a clear, transparent and an easy to understand person.

so adding the ‘mental’ in front of clarity, simply means you’re able to hold the quality of ‘clarity’ that people tend to see, hear or understand, in your mental home (your mind).

do you want to be able to process and understand information efficiently and effectively?

make rational decisions with your best intentions in mind?

focus your attention without being distracted to organise and understand your thoughts and ideas?

read 29 powerful affirmations for mental clarity to create a habit of bringing positivity in your daily routine.

lets quickly discuss what may be getting in the way of you achieving this state of mind.

what causes lack of mental clarity

i want to put out that it is completelyyyy normal to experience short-term stress, mind fog, struggling to concentrate or just down days,

– i mean literally look at the world we live in, there is chaos and problems left right and centre at this point. 

but being able to find effective ways to manage these longer-term stresses is so so essential.

it helps you maintain a healthy and happy mentality, which can then help you achieve the state of mind called mental clarity.

a few causes include:

• diet – poor nutrition
• lack of sleep
• not having awareness of your emotions
• no exercise
• excess time spent on phones, laptops, screens
• chronic stress
• your environment
• hormonal or age related changes

try to focus on the things you have control of at first, such as sleep, screen time, exercise and your diet.

lets see what the benefits of mental clarity are and why we want to achieve this state of mind.

mental clarity benefits

mental clarity can help you enhance your quality of life with the some of the benefits including;

• increased self awareness:
  • by practising self reflection, it can help you understand your values, opinions, passions, behaviours and more about your true self.
• emotional regulation / emotional awareness:
  • as your mind is clearer, you will be able to learn to process and understand your emotions in healthy ways
  • i have a whole article on ‘how to be aware of your emotions – process, understand and regulate them’ here.
• better at making decisions:
  • you can weigh up your options more effectively
  • this can help you chose the options that are in your best interest – (help you reduce impulsive decisions)
• help reduce stress:
  • you will be able to manage your way through stress more effectively as your mind is clearer and calmer.
• enhance your creativity:
  • one of the biggest changes i found from mental clarity, was the increase in my creative thinking and problem-solving.
  • i found it alot easier to create new ideas, be more expressive and creative.
• improve relationships (with others and within yourself):
  • having mental clarity can help create healthier relationships, as you can communicate and understand others and yourself on a deeper level.
• overall well being:
  • having a sense of balance and peace in your life can help promote your overall well being.
• increase your resilience:
  • setbacks or “failures” are difficult obstacles to navigate around in life, but you can adapt to change quicker with mental clarity.
  • this can create a stronger sense of resilience within yourself.
• effective goals:
  • i found once i achieved mental clarity, my goal setting sky rocketed.
  • as you are able to identify your priorities, you can begin to align your actions to your desired outcomes.

goodbye to procrastination habits.

– with mental clarity you will find you can concentrate on your tasks and goals, as your decision making is now on pointtt.

eg; it will help you differentiate between what is really important and needs to be done first with no excuses

goodbye to overthinking patterns. 

– with mental clarity your mindset will help you make wiser decisions.

eg; create steps to proactively solve your problems, rather than just dwelling over and over on the problem itself

hello to assertiveness and boundary setting. 

– with mental clarity you will be able to know exactly what you want, why you want it, how you want it, where you want it – oh it goes on.

eg; speaking up for yourself and what you believe in to get your voice heard. setting boundaries to protect your time, energy and peace

hello to overall happiness and confidence.

honestly i could go on and on.

but i hope you have a desire to learn and be dedicated to implementing the strategies into your life to help you achieve mental clarity.

mental clarity can also help you handle all of life’s ups and downs with a little more ease and resilience

how to improve mental clarity

if you are wanting to achieve mental clarity you are going to have to be willing to put in the time, effort, persistence and dedication.

remember you are what you think.

you have the ability to change your life, if you’re willing to put in the long and hard work with changing your mindset. 

here are the best strategies to practise to help you achieve mental clarity.

1. connection with nature

• this is something that will absolutely change your life when it comes to achieving mental clarity.
• spending time in nature can help you clear your mind, help deal with stress, boost your wellbeing, enhance your mood and soooo much more.
• honestly, i think nature has been one of the biggest influences when it comes to having clarity in my life
• but when you go into nature, try not to listen to music or be on your phone. take in the present moment and absorb all that is around you.
• i go on a nature walk every day and it has transformed my life.
• i understand peoples lives are different, but i used to wake up at 5am, just to make sure i could get a walk in with nature before i started work.
• try to fit it into your busy life because the benefits are worth it.

2. practice mindfulness

• journaling
• mindfulness observation
• simply just being present and not making excuses for the feelings in your body – pay attention and try to find solutions
• mindful breathing
• practising self-acceptance and self compassion
• practising gratitude
• meditation

3. practice journaling

• if journaling gets a subheading of its own even though it was just mentioned, i think you should recognise the importance journaling has.
• write down absolutely everything and anything in your mind, as this can help clear your mind whilst organising your thoughts.
• here is an in depth article teaching you how to begin journaling and the benefits it has.

4. practice gratitude and affirmations

• this goes with mindfulness and journaling, but honestly making it a habit to regularly reflect on what you are grateful is so beneficial.
• it helps you shift your mindset to a more positive and appreciative approach, whilst also helping reduce any stress.
• implementing positive affirmations into your daily routine can help promote a more focused and clearer mindset.
• i have an entire article on 29 affirmations for mental clarity
• not to mention boost your self-esteem and confidence!

5. set clear and achievable goals

• this is a personal preference, but i like to write everything out – my goals, to-do-lists, achievements, future life.
• but to give your mind a clear focus throughout the day, i suggest writing specific and achievable goals each day.
• i do yearly goals, then break them into quarterly goals, break those into monthly goals, break that into weekly goals, then into daily goals.

6. establish a routine

• i found creating a daily schedule helped immensely in achieving mental clarity and creating consistency.
• my daily schedule is a rough estimate, as i don’t want to have unnecessary pressure of completing something in a certain amount of time, but that being said, i still make sure i complete my goals.
• it includes my work (time to accomplish my goals that day), my breaks (food, walks and exercise), me time and friend time.

7. organise your spaces

• create a tidy environment by organising your spaces.
• clutter in your physical spaces can influence clutter in your mind.
• your room, home, office, study, car – anywhere you spend time in

8. limit your distractions

• identify your main distractions and remove yourself from them when you need to be focused on a task.
• phone notifications, music, people, environments – anything that distracts you

9. make sure you’re taking breaks

• you need to figure out what system works best for you as everyone is different.
• figure out how you can achieve your optimal potential and implement short breaks so you can refresh your mind in between tasks.
• are you a morning person, or a night owl?
• how long can you last before you get distracted after a certain amount of time focussing on one thing?

10. engage in creative/expressive activities

• i found hobbies that stimulate your mind, or activities that are expressive, can help you achieve mental clarity.
• painting, writing, dancing, playing music, drawing, poem, acting – anything you enjoy

11. get your beauty sleep

• please prioritise getting enough quality sleep at night.
• sleep allows your mind to recharge and rest, so you can wake up and be restored and focused.

12. hydration and nourishment

• make sure you’re drinking enough water throughout the day and eating healthy, balanced meals.
• i’m not just saying it for the fun of it, staying hydrated and eating wholefood meals actually support your optimal brain function.

13. regular exercise

• physical activity can help enhance your cognitive function, boost your mood and overall wellbeing.
• exercise however you enjoy – hikes, gym, dancing, swimming, cycling, sport, running, ect

14. reduce your multitasking

• you may think you’re getting more done by multitasking, but it can actually decrease your productivity.
• begin to focus on one task at a time, this increases your concentration and decreases distractions and making errors.
• watching tv or listening to music whilst you work, or bouncing between 2 work tasks at the same time

15. please seek professional help if needed

if your mental fog is persistent, taking a toll on your wellbeing, or you find you are struggling,

i highly advise you to seek professional help from a trained mental health or health professional – a psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist or any trained professional of that sorts.

all of the information and strategies i am providing you with today is purely from personal experience.

i am not a professional and the contents in this article are solely for general and informational purposes, it should never constitute professional advice and should not be relied upon as such.

i know how daunting it is, having to go and willingly open up and be vulnerable to someone you don’t know, but it does get easier.

their professional advice, guidance and perspective can help you on your journey alot.

★ please remember, with full belief, faith and confidence – clarity will follow.

you’ve got this <3

your journey

if you want to talk about your journey or what you have found helps you, feel free to leave a comment below.

it makes my day hearing from you

-MAO

don’t give trauma the power to control you, you deserve to live how you want. take control of your trauma.

-life advice from one survivor to another