It's normal for the human mind to wander （走神）． So many things may fill your mind and pull your thoughts in different directions． This isn't always（1） 　　． Sometimes a wandering mind can lead to a new creation． However， wandering thoughts can also stop you（2） 　　getting things done， keep you up at night， or hurt your health． Don't worry． Try the following practice．

Doing Exercise and Activities

Slow down and let your mind focus （专注） on your breathing． By controlling your breathing， you bring your（3） 　　to work together with your body． Once you lose interest in what you're doing， you can take a break from it． Go for a walk， do some exercise，take a shower or even lie down and think about（4） 　　．These activities help a lot．

Focusing on Tasks You're Doing

Do one task at a time． It won't slow you down． Instead， it keeps your mind focused and you'll be able to get more done（5） 　　．While doing tasks， don't look around from time to time． If there's something keeping your mind wandering， allow yourself a specific （特定的） time to worry， think or plan．（6） 　　the time is up， refocus on your next task．

Controlling Worrying Thoughts

Writing down or sharing your worries helps to get them out of your head． When here's big task，it's understandable to put it off． But by（7） 　　 it bravely and trying to solve it， you can get away from your worrying thoughts， If it doesn't work after you're tired everything， （8） 　　 that there are always things you can't change．