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Things That Quiet My Brain Without a Screen π§
10 items
By
Maria Spanogiorgou
When my mind feels loud, these are the simple things that help me come back to myself. No apps, no pings β just grounding, tactile, analog peace. Sometimes, quiet isn't found β it's made. Here's how I make it.
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Doing a jigsaw puzzle. Thereβs something meditative about finding one piece at a time. π§©
Adult Puzzles - Games
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Lighting a candle and doing literally nothing for 10 minutes. Just enjoy the smell of the candle and think about your life π―οΈ
Candles & candle holders | IKEA Greece
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Freewriting in a cheap notebook. Set a timer for 5β10 minutes and just dump thoughts.
How to start journaling and ideas for what to write about
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Make a cup of tea or matcha. Choose a mug, heat water on the stove, steep, sit somewhere new. π΅ π«
To Tsai - Tea.gr - Find more than 400 unique varieties of tea from around ...
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Watercolor painting (even if youβre bad at it) Loose, flowy paint + no goal = freedom. Use cheap materials and let go. π¨
900+ Best WATERCOLOR IDEAS in 2025
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Learn how to crochet. The rhythm helps your brain downshift. π§Ά
Free Crochet Patterns | 1000s to Download
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Write a poem about love, friendships, family or whatever you want.
Poems | The Poetry Foundation
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Organize a drawer or shelf very, very slowly Not for productivity β for presence.
Drawer dividers | IKEA Greece
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Listen to music while laying on the floor with your eyes closed. Itβs Therapy.
Spotify
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Sift through old photos or letters. Nostalgia slows you down.
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