Let's face it – you're burned out.
Work is killing you. Your Kindle app is bursting with unread books. Your credit card is melting from the heat of buying stuff you want but do not need. And that circles back to the job or entrepreneurial pursuits you need to keep the devil's circle spinning.
Here's the good news:
There are specific habits that can get you off of that wheel. They are easy and mostly inexpensive to do. They give you insight into your situation and can spring you from the prison of burnout faster than you can imagine.
The best part is that these seven techniques are also minimalistic. There's almost nothing to them. And the "zen of almost nothing" is a great way to get started dealing with overwhelm.
1. The Shocking Truth About Meditation
Daily meditation feels good and creates many benefits ranging from stress relief to increased creativity and improved critical thinking.
The only catch is that taking time for this simple practice can be difficult to remember. And that's somewhat strange, given how good it can make you feel, even after only five minutes of practice.
One way to make meditation a regular practice you won't forget is to place a mat beside your bed. When you wake up, sit for even just a moment to connect with your surroundings.
You don't have a spend a penny on your mat either. Just fold up a blanket, and for extra comfort, place a pillow on top of that. In this way, you can keep your ankles off of the hard floor and give some balance to your spine.
Many people think meditation is difficult. But it's easy to do and gets even easier when you approach it without a lofty goal, like enlightenment. As Alan Watts said, the best way to approach meditation is "sitting just to sit."
If you can make this simple approach to meditation a regular practice, even with thunder and lightning jolting through your soul, you have a chance at developing better balance in your life within a week or less.
2. How Taking A Simple Walk Can Protect Your From Harm
Many hold walking as a form of meditation. But walking also releases regulatory chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine and norepinephrine. These chemicals not only create pleasure, but can also help reduce any physical pain you might be suffering.
And you can make walking even more soothing for yourself. Take some MP3s of calming music that you resonate with and focus on immersing yourself in the sound and rhythm as you walk.
Match your movements to the music and pay attention to the feeling of the world around you. It's only important that the music you choose reduces overwhelm – not increase it.
And if you are interested in meditation, take a break and sit on a bench in a park. Just to sit.
3. How To Practice Vegging Out (In A Positive Way)
Well, not exactly "vegging out" in the traditional sense.
Practicing Shavasana has a funny catch to it. You will always lose the game. No matter how good you get at the stillness, your body will eventually force you to move.
But in this game, losing is a good thing. As you experience the relaxing feelings of stillness, you're also studying your impulses and your need to react to the same thoughts and desires that lead to overwhelm in other areas of your life.
As you practice Shavasana over the coming weeks and months, try extending the periods of stillness longer each time. You'll find that by extending your reactions in Shavasana, you'll also be able to slow how you react to overwhelming elements of life too.
4. Do This With A Pen And Paper Every Day
When life hands you a car crash, we tend to react to the overwhelm by piling on worry, concern and more str
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