The Next Best Thing

Finding mindful moments

We all know the benefits of clearing your mind and being in the moment. But if you are a natural-born-thinker like me, you know this is easier said than done!

First of all, let’s take the pressure off! Instead of striving to be “present at all times”, what if we simply find a couple of mindful moments each day? Or maybe have the goal of noticing when we are feeling stressed and trying it in those moments.

Ok, so then what?

I recently came across a technique called “the next best thing”. During your mindful moment, you focus on thinking about the next best thing. Hmmm… I just turned my phone off, so what is the next best thing? Maybe feeling a deep breath. And now? Maybe relaxing my eyes closed. Next, maybe noticing the breeze on my skin. Now maybe rubbing that sore spot between my eyes. Maybe another deep breath to clear the mind…

Even us natural-born-thinkers can do that! The next best thing. Maybe yours is to try it out!

Until next time,

Laura