I notice myself rushing around a lot even when there isn’t a big emergency. There’s always so much to do, and I often feel like I’m falling behind. I don’t like feeling this way.
I know it’s not just me. I talk to many women who feel the same way. We have become addicted to the busyness of life. Our never-ending “to-do” list can make us feel like there’s no time to slow down.
When I was a teacher-in-training, my mentor had a big sign outside her door that said: “Stop and Think”. The sign served as a reminder for the children to slow down, come in quietly, and be ready to work. When students would enter the room with wild loud energy, my mentor would refer to the sign. The students knew this meant they needed to step out and re-enter the classroom in a calmer manner.
The “Stop and Think” technique is valuable in so many areas of life. It serves as a tool to slow down and ask ourselves if what we are about to do is in alignment with the results we’re seeking.
I find the “Stop and Think” technique especially useful when it comes to what and how we eat. It can be used before, during and after we eat.