My mind is my greatest priority, because it is the center of my creativity. By taking the time to clear it, I am opening myself up to new and better ideas.

Ideas rarely come to me full-blown and complete. I nurture them to maturity. The first step in this process involves getting rid of clutter in my mind so that I can recognize good ideas when they appear.

When I take the time to pause and clear my head, I am like a master gardener, tilling the soil to get rid of all that would hamper growth. I am creating an environment where seeds can germinate and flourish. I weed out thoughts that could crowd out my creativity or leech off my energy so that my best and brightest thoughts are allowed the richest ground possible in which to grow.

This is a conscious process. I choose to set aside time to center myself, to sift through my thoughts and to get rid of all that is not conducive to growth and productivity.

I actively choose to make time for self-reflection every day, because I know that this will allow my creative mind to flourish and will lead to greater productivity.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What is the condition of my mental garden?
2. Have I been treating my mind as a priority?
3. What other activity can I condense or set aside to make time to clear my mind?