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Lately I’ve noticed that my
life seems to be speeding up and I feel as if I’m trying to catch up with
it. In those moments I think that
if I could just go a little faster and cram a little more into my day, I’ll
actually get it all done so that the next day will be easier. It takes a few days (or even weeks) to
realize that there is always
even more stuff to do! This is when I know I need a little
relaxation-intervention.
Find a guided meditation
tape that’s not too long, maybe 15 minutes -- and program it into your iportable
device. Don’t get mad at yourself
if this step takes a week – you’re moving toward a goal! Pick a time and listen to it. Try to
aim for every day for the first 21 days.
If this feels like too many days in a row, ignore it and do what you can
– you’re moving toward
a goal!
I find it best the very
first thing in the morning – even before getting out of bed. I set my alarm for
15-minutes earlier and just plug in my headphones and listen. It seems to help me set my intention
for the day. It is astonishing to
me how much easier my days go when I’ve done this first. I don’t forget my keys, there’s no line
in the grocery store, traffic moves freely. All the little things that can trip me up and add stress to
my day just seem to happen less frequently. And even if stuff does happen, it doesn’t bug me as much!
Another great time to
listen to the meditation is before going to bed. That way, I’m actually thinking good thoughts before I go to
sleep instead of all the things I didn’t get done in the day! Either way, life will slowly get
better. And isn’t that worth
fifteen minutes?
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