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I took a Transcendental Meditation (TM) course years ago and one tip has always stuck with me.
I use it daily.
But NOT for meditation.
I use it for my to-do list.
I use it daily.
But NOT for meditation.
I use it for my to-do list.
The instructor explained, regardless of the meditation style...
You'll get distracted with thoughts. (okay duh)
However, it's the immediate response after the distraction — that improves your meditation "muscle".
You'll get distracted with thoughts. (okay duh)
However, it's the immediate response after the distraction — that improves your meditation "muscle".
So the very act of recognizing the distraction...
Then returning to the breath (or mantra for TM) is like training a muscle the proper way to exercise.
AKA, getting distracted & returning to what you were doing = a bicep curl for your brain's focus.
Then returning to the breath (or mantra for TM) is like training a muscle the proper way to exercise.
AKA, getting distracted & returning to what you were doing = a bicep curl for your brain's focus.
Here's the meditation example:
Before
Distraction comes → "hmm too many thoughts, I suck at this."
After
Distraction comes → "This is expected. Now returning to breath. AND I'M GETTING BETTER by recognizing and getting back on track."
Before
Distraction comes → "hmm too many thoughts, I suck at this."
After
Distraction comes → "This is expected. Now returning to breath. AND I'M GETTING BETTER by recognizing and getting back on track."
Here's how I apply it to my to-do list:
Before
Distraction → Open new browser tabs, email/slack.
After
Distraction → Start to open browser tab...
THEN I remember.
And come back to my to-do list. See my #1 priority on the list and return to it.
Before
Distraction → Open new browser tabs, email/slack.
After
Distraction → Start to open browser tab...
THEN I remember.
And come back to my to-do list. See my #1 priority on the list and return to it.
Rather than fight it, I know distractions WILL COME UP.
And that's my cue.
Not to go down a rabbit hole or get stressed...
Instead just return to my priority list.
And that's my cue.
Not to go down a rabbit hole or get stressed...
Instead just return to my priority list.
I think "oh hey there, distraction friend. Figured you'd show up today. But gtg back to my #1 thing. Adios amigo
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Anticipation plan = power.
Have fun with it!
!"Anticipation plan = power.
Have fun with it!
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