It is important that we clear our mind, continually. Otherwise, we are mixing and compounding our old problems with new problems.

One way you can do this is to be completely still. So, remember a time in your life that brought you great joy. Just try to hold on to that thought for a period of time, especially if your mind starts taking you to a negative place. You need to stop it in its tracks. This is really the first step of meditation, that ability to slow down your mind, breathe deeply and come to a place of peace.