Yes, I have 2018 Word-Mindfulness
Thursday March 15, 2018
Mindfulness
Here we are on March 16th and I have yet to declare my word for the new year. Actually, I declared it to myself, but now I must declare it in print for the commitment factor. My word for the year is Mindfulness. Webster defines Mindfulness as " a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
So why mindfulness? Well, I believe that I need this for two reasons. First I have ADHD issues that seem to be surfacing with a vengeance again. My mind is going faster than I can keep up with and some bad habits are surfacing. For example, I always want to know the answers to questions on the spot, and I've started interrupting people because my mouth wants to spout what's in my head, and sitting still is growing harder. So I'm really trying to get this under control.
So why do I think mindfulness will help? I'm hoping that if this word is in my head I will pay closer attention to what is happening around me, listen to people who are talking, talk when it's my turn, pay attention to only driving when I'm driving. I also want to learn to enjoy the moment more. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy my life and the many things I do, but I want to calm my head and be in the moment. Actually, I did that when I went to the Dali and Chihuly Museums in Florida and I so very much enjoyed the experiences. The same thing happens to me when I am photographing things I love-I can walk further, focus longer, and love what I'm seeing. It is also one of the reasons I have taken up art. For some reason when I work on my art I get lost in it and enjoy the moments. I'm hoping that as I realize these moments more that they will lead to more.
I am also hoping mindfulness will help with my weight issues. As fast as my mind goes, my snacking can go--whether I am truly hungry or not. So I am hoping that by asking myself if I am really hungry, or asking if there is something else I can be doing, even trying to figure out, why I am eating at that moment that I will become aware of what and why I am doing what I am. I'm very much afraid of failure on this one, but I am determined to try again.
Granted that saying I have one word for the year doesn't ever mean success, but since starting "word for the year" a few years ago, I have had much greater success than a list of resolutions. So wish me luck for 2018. As in the past, I will do a check in on my progress, so stay tuned.
Mindfulness
Here we are on March 16th and I have yet to declare my word for the new year. Actually, I declared it to myself, but now I must declare it in print for the commitment factor. My word for the year is Mindfulness. Webster defines Mindfulness as " a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
So why mindfulness? Well, I believe that I need this for two reasons. First I have ADHD issues that seem to be surfacing with a vengeance again. My mind is going faster than I can keep up with and some bad habits are surfacing. For example, I always want to know the answers to questions on the spot, and I've started interrupting people because my mouth wants to spout what's in my head, and sitting still is growing harder. So I'm really trying to get this under control.
So why do I think mindfulness will help? I'm hoping that if this word is in my head I will pay closer attention to what is happening around me, listen to people who are talking, talk when it's my turn, pay attention to only driving when I'm driving. I also want to learn to enjoy the moment more. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy my life and the many things I do, but I want to calm my head and be in the moment. Actually, I did that when I went to the Dali and Chihuly Museums in Florida and I so very much enjoyed the experiences. The same thing happens to me when I am photographing things I love-I can walk further, focus longer, and love what I'm seeing. It is also one of the reasons I have taken up art. For some reason when I work on my art I get lost in it and enjoy the moments. I'm hoping that as I realize these moments more that they will lead to more.
I am also hoping mindfulness will help with my weight issues. As fast as my mind goes, my snacking can go--whether I am truly hungry or not. So I am hoping that by asking myself if I am really hungry, or asking if there is something else I can be doing, even trying to figure out, why I am eating at that moment that I will become aware of what and why I am doing what I am. I'm very much afraid of failure on this one, but I am determined to try again.
Granted that saying I have one word for the year doesn't ever mean success, but since starting "word for the year" a few years ago, I have had much greater success than a list of resolutions. So wish me luck for 2018. As in the past, I will do a check in on my progress, so stay tuned.
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