# Simplifying Our Mental View - zen habits

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## What Jamie wrote

The techniques outlined here have worked for me when I get overwhelmed.

> However … if we bring awareness to our added mental layer, we can **simplify it by letting go of that extra layer**. 
> 
> It’s about doing things as simply as possible.

Sometimes the change you need is to just think of the next action, and do that. Don't worry what comes after that until you finish that action. Repeat.

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