Why We Juggle Endless Thoughts (And How to Stop Losing Peace of Mind)
“Shashi, I loved your last video. But let me tell you something—we humans are constantly juggling thoughts. We think about work, family, decisions… and sometimes we even lose our peace of mind just by overthinking.”
That was a message I received from a close friend after watching one of my videos. And honestly, he is right. Almost every one of us is caught in this endless cycle of thinking, worrying, and deciding.
But why does this happen? And more importantly, how can we stop exhausting ourselves with unnecessary decisions?
The Invisible Weight of Decisions
From childhood to adulthood, we are burdened with choices—what to study, where to work, how to manage family, when to act, when to pause.
Every single moment, we are making decisions:
- What to wear today?
- What to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
- How to commute—drive, cab, or metro?
- Should I take that call now or later?
And beyond these daily choices, there are bigger ones: career, relationships, money, health, and more. No wonder 99% of us are constantly thinking, endlessly processing, and often stressed.
The Explosion of Information
One of my mentors once said something shocking:
“The amount of information a person consumes today in one day is more than what a person living in the 800s consumed in their entire lifetime.”
Think about it. We scroll through social media, watch reels, binge on movies and serials, listen to endless opinions, and absorb news all the time. Our brains are overloaded.
Much of this information isn’t even our problem—it’s fictional stress borrowed from movies, TV serials, neighbors, or our own imagination. Yet, our mind treats it as real and keeps juggling those thoughts.
The Smart Way Out: Systems Over Stress
So how do we handle this? Let me share a story.
In my apartment, I was speaking to a maid who also works in a busy entrepreneur’s home. Both husband and wife run businesses, so their mornings are chaotic. I asked her, “How do you know what to cook when they’re never around to tell you?”
Her answer amazed me:
“They have given me a plan for the whole month. Monday is this, Tuesday is that, breakfast-lunch-dinner is fixed. Groceries are bought according to the plan. There’s no confusion.”
Brilliant, isn’t it?
A system is in place. No last-minute stress. No energy wasted on daily food decisions.
Imagine if we designed similar systems in our own lives—for meals, for work routines, for small recurring tasks. We’d save energy for the real decisions that matter.
2 Simple Hacks to Regain Peace of Mind
- Go on a Low-Information Diet
Not every piece of news, reel, or gossip deserves your mental space. Consume less. Guard your attention like you guard your money. - Plan Once, Decide Less
Create weekly or monthly plans for repetitive decisions—meals, workouts, content creation, finances. The fewer daily micro-decisions, the more energy you’ll have for growth.
Final Thoughts
Yes, we all juggle thoughts. But peace of mind doesn’t come from stopping thoughts—it comes from being smart about them.
Build systems. Consume less unnecessary information. Focus your decision-making energy only where it truly matters.
Your life will run smoother. Your mind will feel lighter. And most importantly—you will start living with clarity instead of clutter.
So, what about you?
👉 Do you often feel drained by constant decision-making?
👉 Which small system can you set up this week to simplify your life?
I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Let’s make this space a forum for exchanging real-life hacks to make life simpler, smoother, and more joyful.
✨ Remember: Smart systems beat scattered decisions—always.
