We have more gadgets
to do more things for us than any other time in history. Yet, instead of
savoring our time, we have managed to pile more on top of it to the point that the
most common respond to the question “how are you doing?” is “I’m so busy.” If
you’re happy with what you are doing- great, but if you are busier than ever,
and not enjoying it, then it’s time for a change.
• Less is more: Less stuff= less need for money=less need
for work= less need for cleaning & maintenance = a much saner and slower
paced life.
• Socialize with the Un busy: If your tired of a friend’s never accepting
invitations and/or backing out of an engagement, understand what they’re
telling you- they are too busy for you. Move on to find people that share
similar interests and make time for socializing. The humans are social animals
and we need that connection in order to thrive. In fact, those who live the longest
socialize, and as the Dali Lama noted, “We are social animals who need friends.
We need a community to survive.”
• Recognize that busy is a choice so
stop glorifying it: There
isn’t a “too busy” merit badge. Take an inventory of your “too busy.” What are
those things that feed your soul? What are the priorities in your life? Learn
to say “no” to anything that doesn’t fall into either category.
• Schedule in time for rest and
relaxation daily: This is
particularly important for caregivers. Carve out a time each day so you can just
relax, stretch and be mindful. Use tools like the Mindfulness Bell to remind you to stop and breathe. Take Kripalu Yoga Breaks throughout the day, most of which are about 5 minutes and are easy to do.
• Un Plug: Between smart phones, e-mails, twitter,
texting and social media, we’re a connected mess. We’re so busy responding and
being fearful about missing something, that we have in fact missed the most
important thing-savoring life.
Other “Hacks” in this Series
• Cleaning
• Food
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