10 techniques to overcome distracting thoughts

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1. Hum to yourself

2. Notice and re-notice nature 7 times

3. Move neck and jaw to dislodge linear thinking

4. Focus on crown of the head and a longer exhale

5. Get sunlight in eyes without looking at the sun directly - that would be dumb

6. Ride a bike to and from work

7. Use breath of fire to refocus

8. Nap

9. Read a page of Buddhist scripture aloud

10. Call someone and ask for an outreach to talk things over