“The alternative to digital distraction is deep thought and reflection, where your attention is fully present. These are the ah-ha people. The world needs ‘ah-ha’ moments and ‘ah-ha’ people who are not too busy to think. It needs them for development, solving problems and innovation, to be creators, influencers, and clear thinkers. The world needs ‘ah-ha people who have original thoughts.”
– Frances Booth in ‘The Distraction Trap’
Your Day 23 Making Time challenge:
For 23 minutes… Soak in a hot bath
Soaking in the tub is a great way to relax because it releases endorphins to the brain, making you feel happier and more chilled out. And it’s also good for your health. Taking a bath can ease aches and pains, soothe stuffy nasal passages and help us get a good night’s sleep.
So today, leave your phone in another room, pour yourself a glass of wine, choose a book or a magazine, light some candles, play some relaxing music, and fill up the bath. For a truly spa-tacular experience add one of these magic ingredients to your water…
- An essential oil such as sage, which sharpens the memory, or bergamot, which helps to relieve stress.
- A fizzing bath bomb! It will turn your water a lovely colour and make it smell delicious.
- Epsom salts – they’re good for your skin, they’re detoxifying, they revive muscles and they can reduce water retention and bloating.
For 23 minutes, read or think of sun kissed beaches, starlit skies or whatever placemakes you feel happy. Let thoughts of kids, work, money, chores evaporate with the steam.
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