This week in class, Dr. Magolis asked us to try
self-reflecting throughout our days. I decided to give it a try at the end of
my yoga class. As the yoga instructor was telling us to take a “sloooow deeeeep
rhythmiiiic ouija breath” I tried to reflect back on my day. Instead of
focusing on my breath and relaxing muscles, I started making to-do lists and
going over my mental calendar. I
have an obscenely busy schedule, and the easiest way for me to keep track of
everything is with my phone. As I
was lying on my mat at the end of yoga trying to self-reflect I was craving my
phone. I realized that I could not even take two hours out of my evening without
my phone because I am constantly planning and organizing my schedule and
various club activities. Technology
is really helpful to keep us connected, but at the same time it inhibits our
ability to take personal time to relax. I am making it my personal goal to
build time into my schedule to relax and decompress. No phone, no email, no
Facebook. I recommend we all try this practice and
not let technology occupy all of our time. Yes, it is very helpful, but we need to stay connected with
ourselves first and foremost.
I have the same problem with having to be around my phone. I looked at my phone while I was reading this. Not because I wasn't interested, but just out of habit. I like the idea of taking time to be away from your phone, email and Facebook and I think I will try it too!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you about how technology distracts us from relaxation. Whenever I try to relax, I too notice my mind being drawn to wanting to check my email, wanting to Tweet, or wanting to browse around on Pinterest. Fortunately though, your blog post has inspired me to try and not let this happen and to truly let myself relax :)
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