Too busy:

There is an old Zen saying: “You should meditate for 20 minutes per day. Unless you’re too busy, then you should meditate for an hour.”

Listen, I get it. There is always something to do. Between being a mom, a business owner, a partner, and taking care of a home, the to-dos never end.

I know how good it can feel to get in the flow of “get shit done” — we start to feel like SuperMom (I mean, let’s be honest — we are SuperMom).

As we move from one seemingly-important thing to the next, our energy and attention are bouncing all over the place. We actually lose our focus, our brains become less efficient, and our overall performance actually worsens. Most importantly, though, we move further away from ourselves in this state, and, as a result, become less present.

Those sweet moments that matter most — the laughter of your child, the cool breeze on your skin, the flavors of a delicious meal bursting in your mouth — those moments are missed. This is your life. Those moments are the ones that matter. Living is what matters. Not how much you get done today — how much you experience today.

The “Busy” Trap: Signs You Need to Meditate

• Constantly checking your phone or scrolling social media

• It’s difficult for you to relax or take vacation

• It’s difficult for you to sit in silence without any external stimulation

• Your days consist of going from one to-do item to the next

• Others consider you a workaholic

• You feel like you don’t have enough time for yourself

• You feel guilty if you don’t have much work to do

• You feel distracted or ungrounded while spending time with loved ones

Hey, it happens to the best of us. Don’t get down on yourself. Life ebbs and flows, and our practices do as well. Let this be a reminder for you to get back on track. You can make a change today by pausing to tune into yourself for a few moments.

A regular meditation practice will increase your overall productivity and performance because you will be more present while doing the things you need to do, and not missing out on your beautiful life along the way.

The good news is, it’s simple. And it really doesn’t take long. Join me.