Mind racing a thousand miles an
hour? Can't focus on one subject? Try these three simple
suggestions for slowing things down.
Find a
comfortable position and don't allow yourself to move. To
concentrate more on what you're doing, you need to be
comfortable. When sitting, use a cushion to support your back.
Adjust chair arm supports if available. Inhale deeply and as
you exhale, let the muscles of your arms and legs
loosen.
Interest your mind. Try to find
new projects to focus on to help train you to concentrate
better. A new hobby or a book can help.
Make
the ordinary extraordinary. Try to find something
interesting even in the dullest activity. If you're at a
social event, find someone and start a conversation. Be
inquisitive and you may discover you have similar
interests.
With these techniques your concentration and
memory will improve, you'll gain greater perspective on your
life, and you'll be able to think more clearly and with less
effort.
Alison Finney is a certified hatha and kundalini
yoga teacher in Ottawa. She is registered with the Yoga
Alliance and the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers
Association and is the founder of PranaShanti, a health and
yoga resource. For more information, visit www.pranashanti.com.
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