10/13/2021
Do you ever catch yourself getting easily distracted? Or constantly taken out of the moment from being stressed, worrying or overthinking?
Here are 5 ways I work on this successfully and I wanted to share them with you:
1.) When your mind wanders, gently bring it back.
This is a technique used in meditation called "noting" but can be easily applied to any moment of any day. Our minds tend to wonder a lot. Just take note when you get distracted. Don't judge yourself for it. Gently bring yourself back to focus on the current task at hand.
2.) Become more engaged in every thing you do.
Immerse yourself in what you do all day long. Try and focus with all of your senses. Focus on even little details.
3.) Reset yourself with a few deep breaths.
If something has you feeling really overwhelmed, using your breath is a great way to ground yourself!
4.) Use your body language to empower yourself.
This is a big one. I'd always notice myself slouched over, poor posture.
Notice it especially when you're using your cellphone.
How you carry yourself - your facial expressions, postures, and breathing - all effect the way you think, feel, and behave.
Expanding your body language - through posture, movement and speech - makes you feel more confident and powerful, less anxious and self-absorbed, and generally more positive.
This is all explained very well in a great book I read titled Presence by Amy Cuddy. 📙
5.) Be grateful for everything you have.
All of us are really truly blessed. You can always find things in your life you can appreciate and be grateful for. Notice them, always. 🙌🙏
