You have a lot of 'things' to do. So much that you can't give your full attention to more than a few of 'those' things on your priority list. So, you work harder—and, the more you take on more activities, or more than any of us can handle, the more you feel like you haven't really accomplished anything.
Is there a way out of this kind of 'jam'? Yes—and maybe you don't believe it. First, you must slow down and be careful. After all, speeding things up is not the best way to do it. Think of a process where you learn how to be in the present moment. This will help you live and live a fuller life. Doing so, in fact, is a simple, practical 'task' - one that will 'pilot' you to pay full attention to what you are doing at any given moment. It is something that will help you do only one thing at a time and not be thrown off balance by your extremely busy schedule.
Imagine - your awareness is the key. Therefore, being mindful or alert is a great tool-kit. You will not only make up for lost time by working more efficiently, but you will also see problems as they are - not as you imagined them until now. It is not that mindfulness will take you on a journey where difficult situations will disappear with the chanting of a mantra. It is not like that at all. Rather, it is a state that provides you with the basic needs to deal with difficulties in a more positive, constructive way.
So, the next time you are upset, go out for a brisk walk, or listen to sweet, soulful music, or write down what you feel or have experienced in your own words. For example, writing down your feelings in a journal or dealing with hostile energy gives you the means to deal with your emotions effectively. Once you have finished, simply close your eyes. Take a deep breath and 'go' with what you are feeling. As you scan your body, you will feel more relaxed, focused and ready to get back to work.
To make mindfulness work better for you, focus on your whole body, every muscle, including every cell within. Notice how your breathing quickens, your joints loosen and your muscles contract. It works on a simple basis. When you learn to read your body's signals, you are better for it.
On a different level, it is worth noting that the scientific relationship between electroencephalogram (EEG) activity and mindfulness has been widely investigated. The accepted view today is that it produces a kind of relaxation and a sense of inner peace—not sleepiness. This is why any mindful/meditation practice has become one of many ways to teach people and/or patients how to relax.
There are many ways to practice mindfulness, although breathing is one of the most popular forms practiced by most enthusiasts and practitioners around the world. Meditation experts call breathing 'mouth yoga'. Because, when we breathe, we smile. When we smile, we are able to let go of all our worries and emotions.
Mindfulness requires open receptivity and awareness to all stimuli. A person practicing mindfulness experiences all objects that arise in consciousness as if it were their first encounter with them. Mindfulness can be developed in any situation—although different schools of thought encourage different routes. This is absolutely correct, because mindfulness involves maximizing both the breadth and clarity of our attentiveness.
Mindfulness is a great meditation. Of course, it is not a panacea. It does not take away pain. However, it does relieve the stress that comes from struggling with pain. Add to this mindful eating, where you view eating as a spiritual experience. By slowing down your fast processes in life and career, you will not only nurture greater awareness, but also give your mind space to enjoy the reality of the present moment.
Now, let’s look at this whole idea in a different way. Imagine a common example. You are stuck in a huge traffic jam while on your way to an emergency or maybe an important meeting or a job interview. Initially, you might have had these feelings – you want to make an impression, or present yourself with poise and flair. You don’t want to lose your chance, and so on.
Now, you are left helpless. How do you react in such a situation? Let’s take a look at a sample of reactions.
You will tell yourself that this is going to be humiliating. “I’m an idiot.” “Why didn’t I leave earlier?” Or, you will react differently. This is not the best thing to do. Getting excited will only increase the adrenaline. It is very important to stay calm right now. So listen to music or take some deep breaths. Ask yourself where you fit in.
As the Stoic philosopher Epictetus said, “It is not things that trouble us, but our opinions about them.” These are emotions like anxiety, fear, extreme anger, insomnia, depression, etc. They actually have more to do with the way we think than with our actions.
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