Hey there,
Friends!
Wanted to share a quick practice that can help you to regain your focus and sense of calm when you are feeling distracted.
So Dr.
Mishi Jha is a researcher who talks about how what we think is a memory problem is often actually an attention problem.
I recently taught a mindful leadership program.
And the people in the program named that quote as one of their biggest takeaways.
So think about it.
We often hear people say things,
Including myself,
I've said things like this.
I have such a bad memory,
I can't remember things.
But have you ever thought about how you wouldn't be able to remember something if you weren't paying attention in the first place?
So that is what mindfulness practices are about.
They're about helping you pay attention to what's happening in the present moment.
So I invite you,
If you want,
You can try this quick micro practice with me.
Feel free to close your eyes if you want,
Or you can stay with me here.
Might be nice just to look away from the screen.
Take a beat.
So feel free to invite yourself into this moment with a few deep intentional breaths.
And pick an anchor point for your attention.
So that might be the sounds in your environment.
Just tuning in to the sounds around you.
Or it might be your breath.
Noticing where you can feel your breath most prominently in your body.
And just pulling all your loving attention to that beautiful breath.
Might even like to place your hands on your belly.
Take a proper deep breath in,
Expanding the belly on the inhale.
Letting go on the exhale.
And so with this focused attention practice,
All you're doing is picking an anchor point.
Noticing when your mind has wandered.
Gently returning your attention back to the breath or the sounds.
And then when your mind wanders again,
You can always begin again.
There is no right or wrong way to meditate.
So you can't do this wrong.
I hope you find this practice helpful to regain a sense of calm and focus and to regulate your nervous system.
Doesn't take that long.
Take care.
