We long certainty in our careers, relationships, in health and in life. Instead, there is uncertainty.
We are able to control or influence just a few of these - from our side!
Instead of being concerned about things we can’t control, let us wake up to this moment. Let us befriend uncertainty. Let us change certainty into curiosity – genuine interest, like watching an exciting movie - and stop operating on autopilot!
Keep in mind that this journey is about repeating the same activity during the whole week. This might seem boring, but we do it to train the mind in being mindful. The goal is not to achieve anything, but to build a strong foundation. It gives you the sense of more space in your mind and confidence in your life.
By not achieving anything, I mean not getting rid of an unwanted emotion like an unpleasant emotion, but having a different relationship with it. Regarding that emotion, instead reflect for a moment, how would you relate to a friend? You probably would be doing it without thinking I want to achieve something. It is like that!
The new activities for the following weeks are:
• WEEK ONE I want to pay attention to the sensation of (the temperature of) the water when I shower or take a bath.
• WEEK TWO I want to read or watch something funny, daily.
• WEEK THREE I want to pay attention to my physical sensations when I am going to change my posture - for example when I am sitting down or standing up – at least 5 times each day.
• WEEK FOUR I want to live mindfully and with intent - to be clear what I am going to do next. To be present with that activity I am doing. Simply being aware of my feet when I am walking for example and not changing the way I do it. I am permitting thoughts or feelings to arise, and (gently...) noting them and then simply being present to what I am doing.
Watch the Headspace animation to understand how a sense of more space is created in the mind.
Watch the Headspace animation to understand how a sense of more space is created in the mind.
Why should I do mindfulness training?
It leads to peace of mind and wellbeing, greater focus and creativity and better relationships. Achieving a lot by not trying to, isn’t it?
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What is the Complete Study Course?
The Course is meant to give you or your children practical insight on how to learn more effectively and with less frustration. The lessons in this course can help in learning many different subjects and skills. Whether you love language or math, music or physics or history, you will have a lot of fun, and learn a LOT about how to study!
It is provided to students at school or university level.
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