The podcast explores the importance of cleanliness and order in our lives and discusses the practice of surfing urges to maintain focus and gratitude.
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Organizing and decluttering our physical space can lead to greater mindfulness and reduce excessive consumption.
Practicing mindfulness and regulating attention can improve focus, productivity, and smooth task transitions.
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The Importance of Order and Mindfulness in Our Physical Environment
Our physical environment plays a significant role in our mental well-being. When we neglect the clutter and mess in our surroundings, we become less aware of it until it becomes a hazard. Drawing inspiration from the Zen tradition, we can treat cleaning and organizing as a form of meditation, leading to a greater appreciation for the objects and spaces in our lives. This newfound attention to our environment can reduce the desire for excessive consumption and foster conscientiousness, which can positively impact other aspects of our lives.
The Value of Focus and Surfing Urges to Cultivate Mindfulness
Multitasking can negatively affect our memory, productivity, and overall brain function. By practicing mindfulness and regulating our attention, we can improve our ability to focus on one task at a time. One helpful technique is to surf our urges, observing them as they rise and fall without acting on them. When transitioning between tasks, taking a mindful pause and intentionally appreciating our surroundings can enhance the smoothness of the transition. Additionally, expressing gratitude for the things around us can foster a positive shift in mood and open us up to the possibility of experiencing gratitude.
Multitasking can create a cluttered and disorganized mind. Today, Sam talks about how minimalist philosophies can be applied to our daily practice.
Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here!