sábado, 30 de noviembre de 2013
jueves, 14 de noviembre de 2013
The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More
It’s an irony of our modern lives that while technology is
continually invented that saves us time, we use that time to do more
and more things, and so our lives are more fast-paced and hectic than
ever.
Life moves at such a fast pace that it seems to pass us by before
we can really enjoy it.
However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Let’s rebel against a hectic lifestyle and slow down to enjoy life.
Here’s how to do it.
However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Let’s rebel against a hectic lifestyle and slow down to enjoy life.
Here’s how to do it.
- Do less. It’s hard to slow down when you
are trying to do a million things. Instead, make the conscious
choice to do less. Focus on what’s really important, what really
needs to be done, and let go of the rest. Put space between tasks
and appointments, so you can move through your days at a more
leisurely pace.
- Be present. It’s not enough to just slow
down — you need to actually be mindful of whatever you’re doing
at the moment. That means, when you find yourself thinking about
something you need to do, or something that’s already happened, or
something that might happen … gently bring yourself back to the
present moment. Focus on what’s going on right now. On your
actions, on your environment, on others around you. This takes
practice but is essential.
- Disconnect. Don’t always be connected. If
you carry around an iPhone or Blackberry or other mobile device,
shut it off. Better yet, learn to leave it behind when possible. If
you work on a computer most of the day, have times when you
disconnect so you can focus on other things.
- Focus on people. Too often we spend time
with friends and family, or meet with colleagues, and we’re not
really there with them. We talk to them but are distracted by
devices. We are there, but our minds are on things we need to do. We
listen, but we’re really thinking about ourselves and what we want
to say.
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- Appreciate nature. Many of us are shut in
our homes and offices and cars and trains most of the time, and
rarely do we get the chance to go outside. And often even when
people are outside, they’re talking on their cell phones. Instead,
take the time to go outside and really observe nature, take a deep
breath of fresh air, enjoy the serenity of water and greenery.
Exercise outdoors when you can, or find other outdoor activities to
enjoy such as nature walks, hiking, swimming, etc.
- Eat slower. Instead of cramming food down
our throats as quickly as possible — leading to overeating and a
lack of enjoyment of our food — learn to eat slowly. Be mindful of
each bite. Appreciate the flavors and textures. Eating slowly has
the double benefit of making you fuller on less food and making the
food taste better. I suggest learning to eat more real food as well,
with some great spices (instead of fat and salt and sugar and frying
for flavor).
- Drive slower. Speedy driving is a pretty
prevalent habit in our fast-paced world, but it’s also responsible
for a lot of traffic accidents, stress, and wasted fuel. Instead,
make it a habit to slow down when you drive. Appreciate your
surroundings. Make it a peaceful time to contemplate your life, and
the things you’re passing. Driving will be more enjoyable, and
much safer. You’ll use less fuel too.
- Find pleasure in anything. This is related
to being present, but taking it a step farther. Whatever you’re
doing, be fully present … and also appreciate every aspect of it,
and find the enjoyable aspects.
- Single-task. The opposite of multi-tasking.
Focus on one thing at a time. When you feel the urge to switch to
other tasks, pause, breathe, and pull yourself back.
10. Breathe. When you find yourself speeding up
and stressing out, pause, and take a deep breath. Take a couple more.
Really feel the air coming into your body, and feel the stress going
out. By fully focusing on each breath, you bring yourself back to the
present, and slow yourself down. It’s also nice to take a deep
breath or two — do it now and see what I mean.
jueves, 7 de noviembre de 2013
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