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5) Paying attention, AKA being present. Yep, I know it can
feel challenging, but with the small things mentioned
above, try to focus on your senses, one at a time, as many
as possible: sight, touch, smell, sound, and taste. Please
take your time and take a look at each substance
individually. Use what you are doing or the world around
you to practice.
6) Try meditation. Just start with 3 minutes but try to do it
most days. You can try a breathing meditation, relax your
shoulders, and explore all the different areas in your body
so you can notice your breathing. Or could you give
YouTube a search and see what you find (but please don't
keep listening if someone's voice irritates you, try another)?
Side notes for meditation:
Yes, it would be nice if everything was perfect, but we
know that isn't reality, so give it a go even if there are
roadworks outside or the dog keeps farting. Also,
remember you are not a robot, so if you need to shift your
body because you don't feel comfortable, that's fine too.
This is not gritting your teeth and getting through it; it's
just an exploration of how we can approach our outer and
inner worlds slightly differently, with more compassion,
curiosity and awareness.
I hope that this helps. You are not failing if you haven't got
the hang of it before; it's just that nobody told you it is
different from what we see in adverts and social media.
If I can practice, anybody can!
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