So we all have too much to do and not enough time to do it in – hear hear!
We are overwhelmned with all kinds of gadgets and toys – distracting our every second – check check!
At home, we barely speak with spouses or kids because … well .. there’s stuff to do and Internets to get on – amen!
So what to do in all this craziness? Keep calm and breath. Yap.. it doesn’t even cost you a thing.
How? Why? Let the expert Daniel Goleman tell you how:
Mindfulness: an antidote for workplace ADD
Here’s an exercise from the concentration family of meditation. It’s a good introduction to mindfulness.
– Sit upright, close your eyes and bring your attention to your breath.
– Don’t try to control your breath, just let it be natural and easy but be aware of your breath.
– Notice the full inhalation, the full exhalation.
– See if you can feel it coming and going through your nostrils, or feel the rise and fall of your belly.
– When you notice that you’ve been distracted, simply start with the next breath.
– Tune in to any sensation any way you can. Be fully aware of the breath. Just keep your attention anchored there.
– Keep breathing in, and breathing out.
– Whenever your mind wanders, just bring it back to your breath.
– Watch the full inhalation, the full exhalation. Stay with the breath. Use it as your anchor for attention.
– Try it on your own for a few minutes.
Read the whole article from Linkedin