Mind half full
I chose not to get stressed today.
It sounds simple and part of this is because it was over something that wasn't really worth getting stressed about in the first place.
I live somewhere where it rains most days. It's just a part of life. I have two dogs that need walking, also part of my life. Yet for some reason I always get stressed out about them getting soaking wet and having to try and sort that out when we get home.
Like I said, not worth stressing about. So today I decided I wouldn't be, and everything was...fine.
I always wanted to try practicing mindfulness. I love the idea of it and I struggled with it every time I would try.
Dog walking however can be used as mindfulness so it turns out. No music, no podcasts or screen time. Just focusing on what's going on around us and taking it all in. It's been very beneficial for me mentally.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to stress. I'm just going to try and reserve it for bigger things.
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