We live in a fast world, and it’s getting faster every year. At work, we are expected to do more, faster, with less… fewer people are there to do the same job, and the pressure is on for it to be done immediately. We take this same sense of rush in demand for immediacy with us everywhere, into our personal lives, into our relationships, into the kitchen and the den and the bedroom. We want it done now, and we want it ‘just so’.
How often do you step back and take a breath? How often do you make yourself slow down and enjoy a few minutes of free time? How often do you put your projects, hobbies, to-do lists, and everything else on hold and just rest?
I don’t mean going to bed. I mean taking a break from everything. You know, stop to smell the roses. Living life in the moment instead of worrying about what needs to be done or might have been missed.
If you want to unlock the true creative potential of the mind, resting is crucial. Taking a few minutes each hour to clear the mind will pay for itself again and again in increased productivity and more creative thought.
How do you make the most of the few minutes? Meditation is a very effective use of the time, but so is going for a quick walk around the building, or doodling, or anything that allows your mind to be free to roam for a bit. As long as it doesn’t encourage concentration, it’s probably on the right track.
Have you been busy lately? Take a few minutes for yourself… rest, relax, and clear your mind. You’ll be glad you did!
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Quote for the week
Put duties aside at least an hour before bed and perform soothing, quiet activities that will help you relax. – Dianne Hales
Healthy thoughts,
Jeff
