I have never been, never good to stay motionless. To throw and turn my sleep to the implementation of my meditation application at a maximum of three minutes, Wiggling is part of who I am (to the chagrin of all those with whom I have shared a bed, I am sure).
As I grew up, my constant need to do something has passed not to be able to stay in the same place during the Storyme to need a distractions. I can't journal without listening to music, writing without connecting to a podcast or watching a film without my art supplies. I think it is because I am afraid of what will happen when I finally settle all the noise – the thoughts that I could think, the feelings that I feel, etc., etc., etc., etc. It makes sense, right?
In all honesty, I am the last person who should give advice on tranquility. Between my full-time job and numerous independent beloved concerts, I regularly overwork. I am terrible to relax and I often find myself spending the tiny moments of downtime that I allocated to myself deeply in the vortex of Tiktok until I realize, wow, It's sleeping. I vanished without thinking a lot about nothing, then I wake up and I start again.
I can't journal without listening to music, writing without connecting to a podcast or watching a film without my art supplies. I think it's because I'm afraid of what will happen when I finally settle all the noise.
Nevertheless, I know what I should do. The problem, as always, acts on it. That's why we're going to start little ones.
Remategality – in the sense that I refer to, at least – does not necessarily mean the lack of movement. If you are uncomfortable in a certain position, you are allowed to stir until everything is right. In addition, it is not even a question of finding comfort or acceptance to hear your own thoughts or live in your own body. Sometimes it doesn't feel good, and it's okay. It's a conversation for another time.
For the moment, the objective is to find some of the micro-moles of immobility that can (hopefully!) Help live in the exact space in which we are at the moment. Or, more succinctly, some moments when we can be just. Sometimes it means feeling difficult things and thinking about difficult thoughts, and sometimes it means closing your eyes and enjoying fresh air. Anyway, let's be here now. (I thought I came with this sentence for a second, but it is definitely Ram Dass /Mason Jennings run in my head. Go on.)
Enroll a partner.
Aka your pet, which will bend happily in the sun while you stroke them.
Use technology (yes!).
Set a timer and prohibit yourself from doing anything until the alarm rings. Try one of these hardcore social media blocking software – or one of the jaw notification applications “Here is a softer reminder to rid your jaw”. And really follow the instructions.
Configure rituals.
Whenever you start your car, look back and count up to ten. Or make it a rule that you cannot drive before the current song ends.
Give yourself reminders.
A note on the cupboard that encourages A quick breathing exercise Before opening, maybe?
That the task list is done.
Instead of jumping on your next task after finishing something, take a few minutes to enjoy a feeling of accomplishment. Done with your laundry? Lie with a new sheet. Have you just sent an email? Close the laptop for a second. On a similar note, once your daily text “I love you” to your mom or your best friend is sent, put your phone and lugs a second knowing that they are so happy to hear you.
Meal without distraction.
Take your morning coffee and solo teaBefore starting (and cannot stop) scrolling your emails. Just hold the hot cup in your hands and Savo R. Likewise, enjoy your lunch outside, no authorized screen. Line slowly and when you're done, take a few minutes to enjoy the feeling of satiety before jumping in the next one.
Try treatment.
Reiki is a great idea. And the massage, always.
Keep the advertisements.
Instead of skipping an advertisement as soon as it arrives, light the volume on dumb and give yourself thirty seconds to breathe.
Sit in a massage chair in the shopping center.
Specific! But if you pass, stop.
Or on a park bench.
Even if you are there all the time, you will notice things that you have never noticed before, guaranteed.
Spend time near the water.
You cannot bring your phone to the pool !!!! If you do not have access to a lake, a river, a swimming pool, etc., take a good bath or long shower.
Secure appointment.
Book a calm weather in your calendar. The day of the day or the duration that you have does not matter – deal with your silence as the most important event of your day.
Check.
Before it is time to go to bed, store your electronics, close your book and just be. Think about your day, do Your gratitude practiceListen to the sounds of the night, it doesn't matter. Give yourself a little time to unpack before starting again.
Sophie Vilensky (@Sophiavilensky on Instagram and Twitter or if you have met her in the second year) is a real female female stock market and the daughter of Naturopath. At this point, these things are very important for her.
