Ok, so I'm taking a course online through June and a different one through July. The teacher for this class is pretty cool. The entire course is self-paced and I have 30 days to complete. As there are 4 modules, I've decided to complete one a week. There's a comprehensive test at the end- so I hope I do ok!!
Today:
Take a moment to write down the top 10 issues you're facing right now
1. Being tired
2. Not understanding all that needs to be done/ being new in my job
3. Feeling like I'm falling behind
4. Losing relationships/change of status
5. Not knowing an answer urgently when I need
6. Not moving ahead in life the way I should
7. Fitting in with people around me
8. Completing tasks when another task comes along
9. Spending time with my pets
10. Finding a proper balance with work, paying bills, and play
Some of the things to help change negative thinking include 'practicing presence' or 'living in the moment'. The suggestions for this includes:
- When you awake (first thing), think of five people you're grateful for. Alternatively, make a collage with photos of five people you're grateful for. Spend a few minutes thinking about the blessings they each offer you. Doing this every morning provides an immediately available alternative to negative ruminations that often fill our head before we are even out of bed. This is the practice of Joyful Attention.
- Take a walk in nature each day if possible. Look closely at the details of a tree trunk, the petals of a wild flower, listen closely to the sounds. Just by being in nature you are engaging a part of the brain associated with joy. This is the practice of Joyful Attention.
- When you're out somewhere, look at the faces of the first twenty or so people you see. Smile, and say to yourself, "I wish you well". Remember, you're channeling attention away from the ruminations of the mind and practicing presence. Try it and see if you feel any differently. This is the practice of Kind Attention.
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