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Does your mind feel like it's playing every radio station simultaneously—news, music, static, all competing for your attention? If you're nodding along, you're not alone. Racing thoughts and mental noise are incredibly common experiences, especially for those seeking neurodivergent tips to navigate daily life. The good news? You don't need to silence your brain entirely. You just need to learn how to turn down the volume and tune in to one station at a time.
Acknowledge the Noise
The first step to managing mental chaos is simply recognising it's happening. Many people experience what we call 'internal hyperactivity'—your thoughts aren't just busy, they're relentlessly active, paying attention to everything at once. This isn't a flaw in your wiring; it's your brain operating like a powerful receiver that picks up every signal in range.
Kyle, featured in the book 'Your Brain's Not Broken', shared that his mind constantly monitored everything simultaneously. The irony? His fear of losing focus actually stole his focus. Once he acknowledged this pattern, he could begin to work with his brain rather than against it. Think of your attention like a radio dial—you can't enjoy any song if you're frantically surfing channels every second.
Write Them Down
Here's where the magic begins: get those competing 'stations' out of your head and onto paper. When thoughts race, they create a feedback loop that intensifies the mental noise. Writing them down breaks this cycle.
- Grab a notebook or open a notes app on your phone
- Spend 2-3 minutes doing a quick 'brain dump' of everything clamouring for attention
- Don't judge or organise—just list them as they come
This simple act tells your brain: 'I've got this recorded. You don't need to keep repeating it.' The volume starts to lower naturally.
Choose One Station
Now comes the crucial decision point. Look at your list and circle just one item—the task or thought that deserves your attention right now. Not everything on that list needs immediate action, and that's perfectly fine.
Ask yourself: 'Which station matters most for the next short block of time?' This isn't about perfect prioritisation; it's about making a conscious choice to direct your focus. You're taking control of the dial.
Tune In and Focus
Set a brief timer—start with just 10 minutes if you're new to this technique. Tell yourself: 'For these 10 minutes, I'm tuned in to this one station. The others can wait their turn.'
This time-boxing approach works brilliantly because it's manageable. You're not committing to hours of unwavering focus (unrealistic for most brains). You're simply choosing one station for a defined period. When the timer ends, you can switch if needed—or keep going if you've found your groove.
Repeat this practice regularly, and your brain learns an important lesson: you're in charge of the dial. Through this technique, Kyle discovered he could calm his inner dialogue and use his creative, divergent thoughts strategically instead of letting every thought run simultaneously.
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