A quiet mind sounds good, doesn’t it? But how do you quiet your mind when you really hate meditation?
Mind-wandering is the cause, not the consequence, of unhappiness. Letting your mind wander leads to unhappiness just a short time afterward. That’s why it is so important to pay attention to what your mind is doing.
If you struggle to meditate, try this micro-mindfulness strategy. Through micro-mindfulness you can quiet your mind and experience greater happiness and satisfaction in your life at any moment. You can use it anytime to increase your happiness.
* Write down a list of five things you enjoy doing.
* The next time you are involved in any of the above mentioned activities focus on your senses.
* Whenever you feel like you are drifting from the present pull back your senses and direct your mind back to this moment.
* If you have trouble sticking in this moment, try expressing your appreciation for the things you are doing as a way to quiet your mind and focus on the 'now'.
Once you are a pro at being mindful during your favourite activities, you can use this same process in other daily events.
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