Simpson's, and Sears. I forgot all about those department stores, until I read this.
I reserve my first 15 minutes every day (after a quick bathroom visit) for yoga. The second 15 minutes is for meditation.
It sure doesn't seem like much but it adds up over time. 15 minutes of yoga every day keeps me flexible and builds core strength that a ton of people don't have. 15 minutes of meditation does stuff that is hard to define, but I know it when I go without.
love your 15 min exercise paragraph - very relatable, and how in the retail coffee break the 15 is never enough. The power of time when we are present is amazing.
I use time increments for cleaning the house. “I’ll do 20 minutes in the kitchen” is easier to me than summoning the determination to face a kitchen full of dishes and pots and not have a timed escape plan! And then I’ll do another 20 minutes later etc.
Interesting. I lived in a party co-ed dorm in college and the one unintended consequence of it was that I can write regardless of what is happening around me. I mean, live with noise and chaos 24/7 and you learn to just ignore.
Also, unrelated, I've been blogging since 2004, yet only found you a few years ago. Blogland is a bewildering place.
I'm equally thrilled to have made your acquaintance and appreciate you reading and commenting here. I'm beginning to feel like I'm the odd one who continues to have trouble with interruptions... perhaps instead of writing about how to stay focused and productive I should write about how to maintain discipline?
Simpson's, and Sears. I forgot all about those department stores, until I read this.
I reserve my first 15 minutes every day (after a quick bathroom visit) for yoga. The second 15 minutes is for meditation.
It sure doesn't seem like much but it adds up over time. 15 minutes of yoga every day keeps me flexible and builds core strength that a ton of people don't have. 15 minutes of meditation does stuff that is hard to define, but I know it when I go without.
Oh yes, those old department stores...😀
I love how you worded that last part. Must make a note. Especially the " I know it when I go without " part. Brilliant observation.👍
love your 15 min exercise paragraph - very relatable, and how in the retail coffee break the 15 is never enough. The power of time when we are present is amazing.
Thank you Merike, for letting me know you enjoyed this post. Happy to see you here engaging with the content. 😊
I use time increments for cleaning the house. “I’ll do 20 minutes in the kitchen” is easier to me than summoning the determination to face a kitchen full of dishes and pots and not have a timed escape plan! And then I’ll do another 20 minutes later etc.
Ooooh... That's a fantastic idea! Because there's always mess in the kitchen, right?
I'm going to apply this method next time. 😀
Interesting. I lived in a party co-ed dorm in college and the one unintended consequence of it was that I can write regardless of what is happening around me. I mean, live with noise and chaos 24/7 and you learn to just ignore.
Also, unrelated, I've been blogging since 2004, yet only found you a few years ago. Blogland is a bewildering place.
I'm equally thrilled to have made your acquaintance and appreciate you reading and commenting here. I'm beginning to feel like I'm the odd one who continues to have trouble with interruptions... perhaps instead of writing about how to stay focused and productive I should write about how to maintain discipline?
lol
Thank you Ally for stopping by.