TonsofTime - Enjoy the now

In her commentary on CNNMoney.com, Anne Fisher points out that the best thinking is done when the mind is at rest or working on some relaxed task, like gardening.

Finding a silent place during the work day is a luxury, especially for those who cannot afford a house in a quiet neighbourhood, people with young children, or workers in industry or transport. Of course there are technical solutions, like isolation headphones, but you can find relaxation and rest by every 30 minutes or so taking a short break and open a window or go to a balcony and just take a deep breath and watch the clouds go by for a few moments. What’s important is your ability to focus your attention to the moment to enjoy it the most. That way, you only need a few of these breaks to get you through the morning or the afternoon with as little stress and worries as possible. What is also a great way to reduce stress, is writing down every task you have committed to do, so you do not have the think about them all the time. Walking meditation is a good way to find tranquillity while moving to a meeting, or strolling down a corridor to another room.

In this interview with Daniel Redwood, Stephan Rechtschaffen, the author of the book Timeshifting , argues that we need to have time to relax during the workday, so that we can regain our balance. He also recommends mindfullness practice and shifting gears (higher and lower) whenever the situation requires it.

For office workers using computers with RSI preventing software, I would recommend in stead of getting angry about the interruptions, take the oppurtunity to sit back and relax, or walk-meditate to get a fresh cup of tea!