Thursday, October 28: Turn Off the Phone and Let Your Mind Roam

Instead of checking your smartphone nonstop, put it away for 30 minutes today.
Today's challenge: Be in the moment.

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"Imagine you're Jacques Cousteau exploring a reef," advises Elisha Goldstein, a psychologist in Los Angeles and coauthor of "A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook." "You might realize there are things you've been missing, like tasting your food or having a meaningful conversation. Is this a habit you could start doing every day?

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Comment by Marie-Anne Steele on October 28, 2010 at 11:23am: At the end of the day, I like thinking back & write about it. It is like my introspection of what is going on.... It helps me "SEEING" better how my personal attitude can transform any situation that I am facing. I like to be thankful for what I have or who I am becoming. I like thinking of the qualities (but also skills) that I want for myself & strive achieving it. I have improved a lot with patience & have seized the moment of fun or wonder thanks to my grandchildren. I owe them tremendously. They are a blessing to me. This is the reason why I cease all the opportunities to be with them.

Comment by Terry on October 28, 2010 at 9:04am: This is great! We get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life we forget to take time to smell the roses and enjoy the simple things.

Comment by Anne-Margaret Olsson on October 28, 2010 at 8:44am: Turn off the phone is not a biggie for me, but be in the moment is - my mind is often wondering to other thoughts instead of focusing on the task at hand. I am especially guilty of eating my lunch at my desk. Today I will take the time to enjoy my lunch - making it the focus of what I am doing at that moment! Thanks Whole Living!