Here are my top five tips for rediscovering simplicity in your life:
- Treat yourself to some silence.
Silence can mean different things to different people. The early hours of the morning, the serenity of the countryside, the few moments after you turn off the motor of your car, or even the simplicity of a clean and tidy room. Do your best to seek out this kind of silence, at least once a day. You deserve it.
- Do one thing at a time.
Contrary to popular belief, only about 2.5 percent of people have the ability to effectively focus on more than one task at a time. So for the other 97.5 percent of us,multi-tasking makes things harder, not easier. Give yourself a break — one complete thing is plenty to be focusing on at a time.
- Quit trying so hard.
That might sound like an astonishing suggestion, but one of the things that we learn from meditation is that exerting effort, particularly to try to force the mind to do anything, is often counterproductive. Try to take a relaxed approach. Think of an athlete or a performer, whom you love — do they make it look easy? It’s that level of relaxed effort that you’re looking for.
- Remember the blue sky.
When you get in a plane and rise above the clouds, you see that incredible bright panorama of blue sky. The mind is no different; thoughts are like clouds, and although they may build up and even look stormy, the blue sky is there all along. Just remembering this is enough to help you get a little more clarity.
- Learn how to meditate.
Meditation is a powerful tool to calm your mind, reduce stress, and improve focus. Start by finding a quiet space, sitting comfortably, and focusing on your breath. Just a few minutes daily can bring clarity, peace, and balance to your life. Give yourself the gift of mindfulness today!
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