I attended Mindful Customer Service training with Hugh Bryne, Ph.D. on 12/6/12. He taught us basic mindfulness practices including how to focus our awareness (try to listen to your breath...not the clock), to be aware of thoughts/thinking (try to quiet that innervoice and focus on the breath), and how to work with difficult physical/mental experiences (which I could use a refresher on this practice). I would enjoy a full day session where we could focus on mindfulness to inter-personal relationships.
I liked being able to meditate while being at "work" but being on the floor would have been nicer. I'm greatful that Michelle asked about getting distracted while meditating and Hugh said that was ok as long as we acknowledge that we are aware that our focus is on the thoughts and we can choose to focus on the thoughts or redirect to focusing on the breath again. This was really helpful to remember/know that I was not the only one being distracted by my inner voice. Hugh also said this distraction is great practice in training our brain to behaving in new ways.
I have been trying to follow a meditation routine at home...we'll see how long that lasts. :)
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