How can I stop thinking and shut my brain off?

When we find ourselfs overwhelmed by our thoughts, Try turning off everything and sleep or listen to music.

Yoga!!! I never thought I'd enjoy yoga but it makes you feel so good and completely switches you're brain off,fit star yoga is great app

The best way is to meditate. Throw on nature sounds! There are awesome videos on how to meditate and close your mind for just even a few minutes !

Your brain never shuts off, but if you are having thoughts you wish to not have, try talking about them, or writing them down in a journal. Some people write journal entries to clear their mind, then throw the entry away immediately after writing it.

Thinking is a great thing but sometimes it's good to take a break! So how ? Excercising is an awesome way to clear your mind and make goals in the process!

I suggest listening to some calm and relaxing music. Or do something you love like reading, running, exercising, etc.. Also try getting some rest.

It's impossible to stop thinking, but a good exercise to do before going to sleep or wanting to clear your mind is doing a simple breath in for 10 seconds slowly, raising your hands as in you are lifting a place (if that is something your lungs will not allow, change to 5) then turn your hands and breath out for the number you chose as you lower your hands, as if you are pushing blankets down to compact it into a smaller space :)

Why do you want to stop thinking? Are these the same thoughts that repeat? What are they? Perhaps, going for walks or breathing exercises can help but it is important to undrstand why you want to 'switch off your brain'

Spending time in nature can be a great way to stop thinking, but there's a catch- you can't bring your phone or any other distractions. In other words, focus on what's directly in front of you.

I would highly recommend the meditation audio here at 7cups. They can help you get to sleep and/or empty your mind of troubling thoughts to reach total calm.