When you’re a top executive in a Fortune 500 company, the last thing you have on your mind during working hours is a retreat. It’s even likely that you haven’t the faintest idea what a retreat might look like, since all you know is consistent hard work. Finding time to look out the window for a minute to break away from the daily barrage of meetings and phone or conference calls might be like a retreat to you.
The good news is that you don’t have to take three days out of your busy schedule to get some “me time” and, you don’t even need to think of going to the gym or cafeteria if you just want a peaceful 5 minutes away from the daily routine and clutter.
Just by closing your eyes and sitting down in your office, you can meditate for one minute to regain calm, peace of mind, and self-control. During this minute, try being like a child … swivel that chair! You’ll be amazed that what you intended just to be one minute will become five and your mind will ready to take on the next task of the day, stress free.
If you’re not sure what to mediate on, you could simply think about some of the happy times you’ve had, remember the things you’ve enjoyed doing the most – especially hobbies. If you’re a parent, one of the best ways to clear the clutter from your mind is to think about the joy your children give you. In fact, why not keep a photograph of your child on your desk (especially as a toddler) and just reminisce about some of the things the child has done to make you laugh, the funny things they’ve said, or the times they’ve said something so sweet it brought tears to your eyes.
Remember a retreat isn’t just all about clearing the mind of clutter. It’s also about filling the mind with those things that bring joy to your heart.
A minute of meditation can be done any time you want and although today it’s in your office, tomorrow it could be when you arrive home — the house is empty and you just sit on the sofa and close your eyes for a few minutes.
It may seem as thought it’s just a few minutes of stress release, but the benefits outlast the focused time and brings with it many health benefits. Take note the next time you stop to meditate, how much more productive you become afterwards and just how much more relaxed you feel. It will encourage you to take more time out during the day for that one minute of meditation.
A Note From Doctor Cynthia
Hope you have been enjoying these one minute retreats.
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Spring is a great time to clear out and clean up. Spring cleaning isn’t as popular as it was when we were kids, but it still has merit. Getting everything clean and fresh, making everything lighter and brighter, and removing clutter are great ideas.