Do you ever find yourself rushing from one meeting to the next, barely catching your breath before diving into another conversation or decision?
The pace of modern life often feels relentless, one thing flowing into the next, with little time to pause. But there is a way to reset, re-centre, and regain control amongst the chaos.
In the common busyness of work and life, it's easy to believe the lie that constant action is the only way to stay ahead. We equate productivity with always doing something. That stillness as the enemy.
Yet, true productivity and good decision making is more about stillness and space to act with clarity. This is where mindfulness and detachment truly shine.
Mindfulness is about creating stillness in a moment and utilising the power of that stillness to create clarity in how you choose to engage with the world around you.
Detachment is the action you take to reach a state of mindfulness. It begins with becoming aware of your thoughts, emotions, and reactions, and recognising that these are not your true self but rather a reflection of your ego, which acts as your current operating system. You can change your operating model by first separating yourself and becoming the observer of how you operate. The act of stepping into your observer is the act of detachment.
This is where the connection to self-mastery lives.
Self-mastery involves the ability to be present and purposeful in every action through detachment from the ego. When you practice mindfulness and detachment, you're no longer at the mercy of your outer world’s pressures. You can respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively, and this ability transforms not only how you work but also how you interact with everyone around you.
Your inner world is reflected in your outer world. If you want to make a change in your outer world, change your inner world.
Incorporating mindfulness and detachment into your routine doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are 3 hacks that I practice to help me.
I close my eyes and breathe mindfully for 1 minute before a meeting. This helps me reclaim my energy and be present for that meeting.
I use mantras and affirmations to keep my ego in check, like: “I am not my thoughts. What I think I am, I am not. I once had a thought.”
I also go for quick walks around the office block to get sun and fresh air which is an instant way to use the environment to centre yourself.
Ultimately, the power of mindfulness and detachment lies gives you the ability to reclaim your time and energy. Instead of getting swept up in the demands of the day, you can approach each task with a sense of balance and clarity, knowing that you are the one steering the ship.
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