Hey readers,
There is so much noise around us nowadays especially as we
are at home more. The noise is everywhere from the TV, phone, tablet whatever
there is a constant stream of information that wants to grab our attention.
Sometimes it can really get to me because of how easy it is
to access and can get overwhelming. That is why it is important to learn the
skill of taking ten minutes a day along in the quiet to just be without any
distractions.
I have started doing this a few months ago and I will be
honest at first I did find it really hard with having so many racing thoughts,
it just didn’t feel comfortable, however, over time it gets easier with practice
and you will be amazed at the benefits it can have on you.
I find taking time out each day to slow down is important as
it really helps me appreciate the moment instead of constantly wanting to do
the next thing. It gives me that time to just stop and breathe. I simply do
nothing and it is really relaxing to just let go and take in the moment.
The way I like to incorporate my 10 minutes of silence a day
is to lie on my bed as that is my favourite place to be. I turn everything off
and close my eyes and let whatever comes into my head slip away. I forget about
it if it is important it will come back to me. Just allowing the flow to come
and go really helps give me a little bit fo calmness for that day.
I think it is a real skill to learn to be present and in the
moment, even if it is just for a small percentage of the day. The world moves
fast and it is too easy to get hooked into the chaos of it all. I really enjoy
moments where I can just sit and be mindful, to feel whatever it is and just
breathe. I am not massively into mindfulness but just sitting and breathing has
helped greatly with learning to relax, which funny enough is something I am not
very good at.
I have found it to help my anxiety and thoughts by training
myself to not feed into them but focus on the sensory of the here and now. I am
learning to let go of the anxiety and knowing that ten minutes of the day is
mine to just be, relax and appreciate what is happening right here and right
now.
I think just allowing myself permission of
sorts to do this because I constantly feel that I have to be doing something or
have not achieved anything. Sometimes, you can learn a lot more just being and
reflecting rather than constantly on the go where you don’t appreciate things
because your constantly wanting to move on to the next thing.
What are your thoughts on practising silence? Do you
incorporate silence in your day? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment
section below.
Cheers for reading X