Productivity Improvement in 10 Mindful Minutes

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In his early twenties, Andy decided to travel to the Himalayas to study meditation. He became a Tibetan Buddhist monk in Northern India. He then trained at Moscow State Circus, then returned to London where he completed a degree in Circus Arts with the Conservatoire of Dance and Drama.

In the video, Puddicombe uses juggling to demonstrate how thoughts can become fast and loose. These racing thoughts can our attitude.

“Things aren’t always as they appear,” he says.

“Most people assume that meditation is all about stopping thoughts, getting rid of emotions, somehow controlling the mind,” Puddicombe explains, “But actually it’s about stepping back, seeing the thought clearly, witnessing it coming and going.”

Here are 3 key points from the productivity improvement Ted Talk video:

1. Look after your mind

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No talking, watching TV, or reading your Amazon Kindle books.

2. 47% of the time your mind wanders

According to Havard research, 47% of the time our minds aren’t focused. By the way people drive I believe their findings.

That means when you’re talking to another human, trust that she is looking at you, yet her mind is thinking Chipotle online – order now – I need it..

3. Allow thoughts to pass by

Stop trying to control your thoughts. Puddicombe states to witness them pass by without judgement.

You don’t need to sit still and burn incense to mediate. Just take 10 minutes out of your day to step back and be present. I call that my 2 p.m. naps.

Next Steps:

Schedule time in the morning or right after lunch to be present. Before you rush back into the office, sit in your car for a few moments and breath. You will have thoughts that say, “Get up and move.” Let them pass. Be in the moment.

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