Slow Down Today and Notice

Photo by Andres Rodriguez

Daily life can often be crazy busy.  You may find yourself exhausted at the end of each day.  It truly is important to take at least five to fifteen minutes just for you.  Take this time to slow down and breathe.  Let me offer you a couple of suggestions.

• Find a quiet space in your home.  Sit comfortably either on the floor, in a chair or lie on the floor, on the sofa, or on your bed.  Close your eyes and simply focus on your breathing - taking in slow breaths and releasing them slowly.  If your mind wanders to anything other than your breath (it most likely will), just witness that and refocus on your breathing.
• Talk a relaxing walk and notice the little things around you.  Maybe you will notice a tiny spider in her web.  Maybe you will notice the intricate artwork around a door frame somewhere.  Just be aware and open.
• If you are really pressed for time, do deep breathing while you are sitting here with your computer.  Even if you don't close your eyes, focus on deep breaths - in and out .... at least ten times.  Notice the temperature around you.  Notice your fingers on your keyboard or mouse.  Notice the lighting.  Notice the little things.

Slowing down even if for only a few minutes can transform your day and you :)