how do I get my mind to shut off?
79008
just relax and dont think about any thing ,try to have some kind of activity so you can get tired and go to sleep
123618
Try a relaxation exercise. With some light classical music in the background, lie down on your back and relax each and every muscle, one at a time. Start with your toes, then move to your feet, then ankls, calfs, knee, and so on. When you are done, go through the list again and make sure everything is relaxed. Then just let your mind go. You basically go into a meditation state and you get so relaxed from it, that (for me at least) you go from there straight to sleeping without even know it.
720344
Meditate and try to relax. I have the same problem quite often, so I leave the tv on at a really low volume with the timer set and it seems to help.
120370
Listen to music or read a book. if that doesn't work, just close your eyes and think about things. it usally works with me, but only when music is on.
241254
take your mind off of the stuff that is making you mad or sad.\nwatch tv{watch a funny show that will make you laugh your head off},listen to music,talk to someone about how youre feeling,punch a pillow,go outside and walk for a while or write down everything that is pissing you off and then crumple it up.
1101977
get busy doing something that takes a lot of concentration which distracts you from your obsessive thoughts. Simply focusing on your breathing, the air flowing in and out of your nose, can be a distraction. If you can tolerate being around other people, get involved in an activity or conversation which draws your focus outside yourself.
624713
Other than taking a huge drink of water, try doing things that will have nothing to do with food...this would include staying off of the television and the internet. This question would be difficult to answer without knowing you personally...but I can tell you from experience that taking your mind off of food isnt the easiest thing to do. Best of luck to you on this...keep your chin up!
892342
Relax, calm yourself down, if you can't sleep do something to take your attention off yourself, anything at all.\n\nRead a book or magazine, listen to some comforting or relaxing music, watch t.v. if you aren't up to the previous 2 activities, but not for 2 long and don't watch anything that is overly stimulating or really intense, just an educational show or the news.\n\nThe key for someone like yourself is to stop thinking about yourself.\n\nJust slow your breathing, stop thinking about all of the bad things in your life, focus on all the good things and people in your life, focus on your goals in life, or things you are interested in, and most of all, be comforted and at peace by reflecting on how much God loves you, even if you don't feel it, believe me, He's there by your side.\n\nPlease read and reflect on this poem about God's presence in all of our lives: http://www.explorelove.co.uk/footprints_sand_poem.htm
156895
You can pray, "empty your thoughts," make sure you have everything sorted out for the next day....\n\nAnd learn to include the word "get" in your question.  :D
1013074
That's a tough one...\n\nI don't think you can actually stop thoughts from crossing your mind if it is something you desire. BUT, what you can do is go to a therapist/counselor and try to learn how to get the thoughts off your mind when they do occur. And how to not act on those thoughts if that is something you don't want to be doing.
1160282
do excercise, drink a lot of water, get rid of too much thinking, relax and before all these \nSEE A DOCTOR... \ndo not just chew sleeping pills, it might worsen the problem
306717
Start writing down random thoughts.  They can be dumb, stupid, irrelevant, or way out.  At this point it doesn't matter, we are only getting words on paper and the more the better.  If you can get someone else to "brainstorm" with you, it will help.\n\nOK, now you have your list.  Don't look at it.  Go take a nap, watch a movie or get a good night's sleep, anything to take your mind off the subject.\n\nNow you're fresh.  Take out the list and start looking through it.  There, see that stupid idea.  It is really dumb but if you just changed it a little bit and blended in some of that silly idea you were looking at earlier.  Do you see where I am going?  If you can just start the process it will finish itself about 80% of the time.  \n\nI can't tell you how many times I have called workers into my office and we would just start throwing ideas at a tape recorder.  I would have the list typed up and check it the next day.  When I checked I tried to have one or two people who had never seen it participate in generating the needed idea.  It works, give it a try.
325620
keep busy with other things ...yup!!! its hard...but try your hardest before you hurt yourself more or someone....\n\nan idle mind is the work of the devil...
51228
Meditation is the best answer. Chose a quiet place and start concentrating on your breath, you will be distracted dont worry again concentrate on your breath only on that, i tried this and it worked for me do this daily for 20 mins your charm will back dude............
745131
Get your mind of it no matter what it takes. pre-occupy yourself with something that'll keep you busy. You can try talking to different people about it to see their perspectives which may give you some new thoughts on the situation. also the more the think about it the more you're likely ot give in so try your best to avoid dwelling on it. If it's something you want to control at an exact moment (like in your example) i advise you rather keep it to yourself for the time being. Its not good to bottle up feelings, so let it out when you're not around that person any more. This way you feel no regrets. Sometimes I clench my fist or bite by teeth to get rid of some of that anger temporarily... well hope I helped!
431041
if you are bothered or tormented by a constant inner dialogue and restless thoughts, try meditation. It helps still the mind and can also improve concentration when you are not meditating.
858033
Yupp... just sit there doing nothing .. watching your thoughts come and go... very easy :)