How often during your daily activities do you find your thoughts concerned with all the things you must get done before the end of the day?
Or, are you still going over something that happened earlier in the day or the day before.
Have you noticed what happens inside your body when your mind is wandering into the future or the past?
As I began paying attention to my body throughout the day I noticed my heart rate increased. My shoulders and other muscles became tense. My energy level dropped.
It is no wonder at the end of the day we are all so tired. We have been acting as if we were in a life threatening situation and our body is responding to the messages we are sending it.
I invite you to try a new practice. After all, what I just described is something we have been in the habit of doing for who knows how long. So, all we have to do is practice a new behavior long enough to create a new habit.
Throughout your day begin to pay attention to the signals your body sends to you. If your shoulders are tight take a deep breath and focus all your attention on the task you are performing at this exact moment. Notice how your body begins to relax and how much better your feel.
The more often you do this throughout your day the more energy you will have at the end of the day and the better you will feel. It is amazing how a simple shift in focus can make such a big change in our life.
Let me know how it goes. For me it is taking a lot of practice but I am noticing some improvements. I think I am going to like this new habit. I just need a little more practice. Well, maybe a lot more practice….
Changing Focus 