People are so obsessed with distractions these days, and I'm guilty of it too. We have 5 seconds of free time and instead of using it just to think and be mindful. We immediately whip out that cell phone.
Or we watch TV.
We never just sit to think.
How do you even know if you are making the right choices in life If you are never giving yourself a second just to breathe?
Every day I'm noticing the benefits of just sitting and relaxing for a moment. To think critically and deeply about whats going on in my life.
The decisions I'm thinking of making.
You can think more long-term
People who don't allow themselves to think, Seem to make bad long-term decisions. It's easy to be presented with two options then immediately go with the one that sounds great today, And tomorrow. But it sometimes takes a minute to figure out how it will affect you in the long term.
Make Lists
Just write shit down.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, Make a list. Make a mind map. Just stop to think about things for a minute. I notice whenever I do this; I realize that the goals that I have are quite obtainable and simple to achieve. That My brain goes crazy over something that isn't as difficult as I would expect it to be. This crazy overthinking, and obsessing that some of us can be guilty of. Can be solved by taking a minute to make a list.
We need to stop being distracted ALL OF THE TIME! It's okay to sit and do nothing once in a while. It's okay just to zone out and stare at the wall. It's good for you.
I am the opposite, while everyone is always on their phones, I am always thinking and I like to think about everything which helps me have solutions to things before they happen.
You are right that people need to take that time to think and breathe for a moment.
Right? I'm the same way! It helps so much! Of course there is always overthinking though. So we have to be careful with that.
Hmmm overthinking... Oh yes! That thing I have done a lot of in my past 😂
good writing@kaylinart
Thinking is everything that a conscious mind does, from having a perception to incomprehension, from mental arithmetic to remembering a phone number or even to remember what not to remember. So basically our thinking capability makes us different from others in every way possible. It's our thinking which makes us and destroys as well.
I would like to mention a line from a poem i read somewhere,
"Take time to think, it is a source of inner power."
The more I awaken the more possibilities I see before me. There is a freedom in this, but there is also the problem of having too many options. This is why I feel I’ve suddenly become more deeply spiritual and have been seeking a connection to a higher plane of existence. I cannot navigate this vast matrix of opportunity without a little support from my guides.
The more my possibilities open up, the more I realize I have to confront my fears. With each fear that I tackle I bring myself closer to my Truth. As I allow my heart and throat chakras to connect more fully I find myself speaking up and speaking out. I find myself being more creative and exploring parts of myself that I have kept hidden or neglected through the years. I am embracing my responsibility as a co-creator of reality. I am becoming more aware of my own power to create change.
thank you <3 you are appreciated.
Is amazing how your posts usually hits me in a subject I've been thinking recently, Despite of I've make some really good decisions on the last couple of year, and have some live achievements concretely defined, I feel I've been taking wrong long terms decisions every day.
Procrastination usually be one of the more recorrente long term bad decision I've been taking so far, I usually excuse to my self that is better think more (overthinking...) in order to take better decision on start doing something I'll have to do in the long term, which usually end up with me just delaying its starts indefinitely...
I feel, that i need more time dedicated to think about things, in order to stop all this procrastinating, I mean it could be a long walk on the beach, or in the montain, or even taking a good hot shower. those things use to help me taking good decisions about what should I do next.
see ya dear @kaylinart ♥
I like how some of the most profound words throughout history have been some of the most subtle and simple. "I think therefore I am."
@kaylinart Thank you for reminding me why I stopped watching TV 2 years ago. I no longer wanted to have TV Programming in my life. Another thing I do not waste anytime on is watching Professional Sporting Events. They have done nothing to enrich my life. I know that you are getting the bigger picture in your LIFE.
Instead of driving I use Public Transit to get into the City. It is a 1 hour commute and it is the perfect time to sit and think. Meditate and even listen to music. A lot of people hate the commute but if you have someone else driving and you can sit and close your eyes for 1 or 2 hours a day this time is precious. I am so happy that I have this time surrounded by 50 people all to myself.
Lately in the mornings when I wake up, instead of getting my computer and browsing, I walk to the library to read the newspaper. It is less distracting and I can actually focus on one arricle at a time rather having to worry about distractions with online newpapapers: flashy ads, just skimming through with just a scroll of the mouse, etc
In this twitter-text high paced world I think we become more and more like ping pong balls, bouncing around in reaction to our environment... fearful that if we slow down "we might MISS something."
Well, so what? When we pay so little attention to any one thing, we will have forgotten it in five minutes, anyway... why not try to be fully present and chill out for a spell...
Thanks for the reminder.
People tend to seek the fastest and easiest way to get the things they want, right now, with little or no concern for the long term consequences of their behaviour. Thinking is hard work, most people will opt rather for the easy way; they do what is expedient, what is fun and easy rather than what is necessary for success.
Thats true. I am making myself busy with crochet nowadays instead of catching the phone all day and it works. At least I can free my mind or think while doing that :)
Wow really? Thats a great one! Especially when you get the hang of it :)
Yes I will share tomorrow my first crochet project here :) It is very addictive. Once you do somethings you want to do more. I feel like I want to have everything made with wool at home :)
Just addictive like steemit :)
This hit me earlier...will start trying to not glance at my phone tomorrow and will see.
Your post caught my eye, because I've been trying to slow the constant whirl of thoughts in my brain and just BE more often. To think things through instead of being impulsive and always feeling the need to distract myself.
My lists... I have too many. I have so many distractions in my brain, it's hard to ever focus on one thing. I am making a concerted effort to chill the hell out.
I appreciate the reminder... it came at just the right time!
This actually reminds me of the time I lost my phone and was phoneless for over a month, it was the best time of my life! lol
I find the easiest way to avoid distractions is to put your cel phone away.
Technology is a great thing, but sometimes having that much access to information on your cel phone is just too much at times.
I agree with you, now my strategy is tu wake up earlier so I have time to plan my hole day. I think when you start your day late and having to rush to go work the day end up controlling you! And when you wake up earlier and plan the day you have the control!
Exactly! I agree! Sometimes you need to physically put your phone in another room so you don't give into the temptation.
That’s what I do a lot of the time. When I watch hockey, I put my cel phone on my charger in another room just so I don’t feel tempted to go on my phone during commercials!
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As I read through your post, this though was spurred in my mind.
This is a great reminder for me.
I'm sure the Elites are rubbing their hands when they see that their plan is working. Just keep us distracted 24 seven and we won't ever bother them in their big chess game of world power.
On the other hand we still have a choice. Me myself I have started with a no smartphone evening quality time from 6-9. It's very nice and I think it's necessary for a relationship to breath.
During the time when I put down my mobile my inner voices come out and start talking to me and they wonder why I always rather spend time on my mobile hehe. It's important to allow some time for self reflection and then also figure out how we want our future to look
So true....
I like your post.
They have psychology meaning about life 🙏🏿
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Most of the times, i use to stay upwake all night. Its then all my ideas comes furiously, i really love you post. Im glad i read
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There are a lot of distractions in everyday life.
The truth is, you have to take short time pain in order to make long term gain. Most of time if you think about the benefit of today or tomorrow, you might suffer in the long run.
Maybe it doesn't mean anything now, but in macro it means a lot and it will really take you to the next level.
Yes, we need to give ourselves time to relax and think. I made a post recently about how to stay active mentally and physically throughout the day. https://steemit.com/life/@rezoanulvibes/how-to-stay-active-throughout-the-day
Go check it out if you like. Hope you'll find it helpful.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
i definitely need to do thissss! you're exactly right, people need some time to think alone and not get distracted with using their smartphones or watching tv on their spare time. its important to spend our time planning our future and evaluating whether what we are currently doing now in our life will contribute to a better future for us or not. thank you so much for this post @kaylinart! :)
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Thinking is very important, and it is very hard, that’s why ordinary people don’t think enough.