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| "Mini Mind Vacation" |
As a kid, I remember seeing an ad on tv that made quite an impression on me. A very tired and overwhelmed woman stood in her house, surrounded by barking dogs, screaming children and ringing telephones. She threw her hands up in the air and yelled, "Calgon, take me away!" I waited to find out what Calgon actually was and how it would manage to take her away from all that noise and chaos.
The next image was the woman reclining in a scented, bubble filled tub, eyes closed and relaxing. That was her great escape? A bunch of soap that foamed up so big, it looked as if she were sitting in a cloud? It's a nice idea I guess, disappearing into a foaming bliss, but also rather impractical, especially when I'm nowhere near a bathtub or a big supply of soap while I am at work.
I've found a way to give myself a few minutes to slow down and relax and without all the work. This would probably work well just about anywhere, except when maybe driving a car or operating heavy machinery.
Day 12..........Close your eyes and take a mini mind vacation.
1. Take 3 slow, deep breaths
2. Close your eyes and select a place to visit (mountains, beach, forest, or any place that's enjoyable to the max)
3. Experience that special place with all your senses...can you feel the sun or the rain? What can you see? What smells are in the air? What sounds do you hear? Can you sip or nibble on something you really like?
4. Revel in it for a few minutes and when ready, bring yourself back to the present. See if taking that little holiday made your day a little more peaceful.
Where will you choose to travel today?
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