Speaking of attention, that’s what we all need to pay more of! Sometimes I feel as though the universe is
sending me a message, I’m not a religious person but I still believe in the
power of the universe and now and again it appears to send me messages and that’s
usually what I talk about in my meetings.
So today it’s all about mindfulness – yep paying attention to what your
doing! So how did the universe suggest
this to me well, it did it subtly yesterday when I was working at my desk I suddenly
noticed the time and realised I shouldn’t be sat at my desk I should be on the
way to my meeting – it’s a good job I always leave early! I’m assuming the universe wasn’t impressed
that I didn’t get the hint immediately and think, “ooo I’ll write about that tomorrow”,
because this morning as I was walking Alfie and admiring the beautiful sky, I decided
to reply to a facebook post at the same time and ended up going over on my
ankle – OUCH! So then I took the hint
and so here I am writing about ‘Mindfulness’ which some of you might think
sounds a bit spiritual and it does actually come from Buddhism but for us it
just means ‘Paying attention to what your doing’. In other words stop multitasking, just
because you can do two things at once, doesn’t mean you should. So that’s today’s challenge to focus on every
single thing you do and give it your full attention, even your kids, if they
ask you a question, stop what your doing and answer them, I know that could
lead to all sorts of problems as kids tend to follow one question with another,
but just for today – indulge them.
Mindfulness is useful in every situation, when I walk Alfie if I pay
attention to the walk and what’s going on around me I find it a much more
relaxing experience and come back reenergised and ready to face the day. If I focus on my food when I’m eating it then
I enjoy it so much more and realise when I’m full – having said that I’ve just
realised I’ve been eating a punnet of cherries whilst typing this blog, that’s
not being very mindful at all is it, so the rest of the cherries will get my undivided
attention because they are delicious and deserve it.
This morning I’m off to see Harry Potter and that will definitely get
my full attention, that’s why I usually go to the cinema alone then I don’t
have to talk to the person next to me!
So let’s make today ‘Mindful Day’ or ‘Pay Attention Day’ if you prefer.
Being mindful is useful when it comes to tracking too, when you’re not
paying attention, it’s easy to let little BLTs, “Bites, licks & tastes”, go
by unnoticed. Things that don’t exactly
fit into your plan don’t register, because they seem too insignificant to make
a difference, but those little small bites soon add up.
Tracking increases your awareness – of what you eat, when you eat, and
the way you feel when you’re eating. To do
this successfully, you need to find a way of tracking that works for you and
will work long term. Being mindful and tracking
what you’re eating, when, and how hungry or satisfied you were gives you the
chance to start to take control of your eating habits and helps you to notice
if you’re starting to stray from your plan.
The power of the pen is phenomenal.
Think for a moment, if you’re not totally aware of how much you eat, or
if you often snack and don’t notice, then it’s time to start tracking. If there are certain foods that you cant
resist if they’re around you, or if your one of those who eats just because its
there, and nibbles their way through the day, then it’s time to start
tracking. If you find it difficult to
recognise your hunger and satisfaction signals or if you just would like some
weight loss, then it’s time to start tracking.
What I’m trying to say, I think is IT’S TIME TO START TRACKING, that’s
if you’re not already of course, in which case, well done you, just make sure
its 100% honest and accurate.
I have to weigh my food otherwise my tracker becomes completely
inaccurate, we’re all very different, although a lot of us share the same
habits, so start to identify yours and work on them slowly.
Breakfast = zero ProPoints
1 Banana1 punnet of cherries
Mug of tea
Mug of hot water
What I’ve planned on having later so am adding to my tracker now
Popcorn = 22pp (that’s what your weekly allowance is for YAY,
especially when I’m not drinking the vino)
Have a fabulous day. xx
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