I mindfully put my phone on do not disturb and set it aside so I wouldn’t accidentally scroll, stepped away from my computer, and ate lunch, went outside, read a book — just under an hour. (Reading a book felt like cheating.) The house was quiet because kids were at school or asleep and my husband was running errands. I can imagine this would be challenging on a weekend when more people are around!
I had a tiny bit of anxiety since it was the middle of my workday and there is the expectation to always be available during business hours, but it also felt daring and freeing! I’ve started using the scheduled downtime and sleep mode on my phone and find it restful and relieving to be able to set aside messages and notifications at night and early in the morning.
For the practice of wise speech, today I did two things. First, I unplugged for my morning walk and tried to really notice everything around me. Second, when I video chatted with my parents, I tried to practice mindful listening (not thinking about what was going to say next). I’ve noticed sometimes, especially when hearing the same stories again ;), my mind wanders. I want to be more aware of this at work too. I’m good at closing my laptop and really looking at the person with my body language, but I don’t work enough at silencing my internal dialogue and really listening mindfully.
Hi Kris, loved the way you were able to integrate walking and mindfulness and your utilization of mindfulness when on the phone. Continue to give yourself grace and I'm proud of you!!
I mindfully put my phone on do not disturb and set it aside so I wouldn’t accidentally scroll, stepped away from my computer, and ate lunch, went outside, read a book — just under an hour. (Reading a book felt like cheating.) The house was quiet because kids were at school or asleep and my husband was running errands. I can imagine this would be challenging on a weekend when more people are around!
Hi Corrie, what feelings came up for you when you utilized the DND button? Did you feel a sense of relief?? Proud of you!
I had a tiny bit of anxiety since it was the middle of my workday and there is the expectation to always be available during business hours, but it also felt daring and freeing! I’ve started using the scheduled downtime and sleep mode on my phone and find it restful and relieving to be able to set aside messages and notifications at night and early in the morning.
For the practice of wise speech, today I did two things. First, I unplugged for my morning walk and tried to really notice everything around me. Second, when I video chatted with my parents, I tried to practice mindful listening (not thinking about what was going to say next). I’ve noticed sometimes, especially when hearing the same stories again ;), my mind wanders. I want to be more aware of this at work too. I’m good at closing my laptop and really looking at the person with my body language, but I don’t work enough at silencing my internal dialogue and really listening mindfully.
Hi Kris, loved the way you were able to integrate walking and mindfulness and your utilization of mindfulness when on the phone. Continue to give yourself grace and I'm proud of you!!