multitasking

(Read Intentional Mindfulness, Part 1 Here)

Intentional Mindfulness is really about using your 5 senses to engage in what’s around you.

These skills are always with you and can be used anywhere, and they’re often the key to calming your mind. Whether it’s because you’re having a panic attack and need to feel grounded, or you’re feeling so angry that you want to explode, engaging your 5 senses will allow you to get out of your head and concentrate on your body.

My therapist’s suggestion was to start with a simple activity, like washing dishes. I dread hand-washing dishes, so I usually try to fly through it while watching TV, in an attempt to disengage from the actual activity. Instead, this is a prime opportunity to begin practicing our new skill! [Read more…] about Intentional Mindfulness, Part 2

I’m a terrible multitasker.

I don’t try to pretend I’m not, but I’ve always wondered why I don’t seem to have this amazing quality that so many women seem to possess. My husband’s been frustrated more than once at my inability to listen to him AND watch a movie at the same time. Cooking three things at once sends me into a complete panic, and I need complete silence to read or work. My home is always covered in never-ending to-do lists that I struggle to keep up with.

As I’ve gotten older and become a mother, I’ve adapted to needing to multitask, but my skills haven’t necessarily improved. My husband has expressed concern on more than one occasion that I spend a lot of time on my phone and computer, missing out on time with my family. This a valid concern that I think a lot of moms deal with at some point. [Read more…] about Intentional Mindfulness, Part 1