If this moment is all that we really have, then why do we rush the moment so often?
Why do we rush at all?
It often seems like if the morning is rushed, the entire day is rushed.
Some things to consider:
1. Go to bed earlier so that you aren't waking up later.
2. Before you get out of bed take a big breath and say I'm thankful for this new day.
3. Ask yourself, "Is it really that important for me to rush?" Will the extra five minutes that I may gain make any difference.
4. Have a goal to be early to every appointment. Make it a personal commitment. It shows compassion for the person that you are trying to meet with or the place and people you are trying to get to.
5.Turn off the TV and the radio in the morning and put on some classical music or jazz or just enjoy some silence if you can.
6. Lower your expectations of what you need to get done first thing in the morning.
7. Set a good example for your kids that taking your time and being patient is important, but that paying attention to time and commitments means being respectful of other people's time.
8. Let silence empower you.
9. Remember to breathe throughout the day.
10. Don't cram so many appointments and obligations into your day or your week.
The Zen approach to worrying or rushing or anything that causes stress is simply "just don't."
Slowly savor this day and this moment.
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