Ajahn Brahm Podcast Busy Life
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Mar 9, 2025 Join Ajahn Brahm as he tackles the chaos of modern life with Buddhist wisdom. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one task at a time to combat feelings of overwhelm. Meditation is highlighted as a powerful tool to improve concentration amidst distractions. Ajahn shares humorous stories and lessons about embracing mistakes and letting go of rigid plans. He advocates for self-compassion, quality rest, and finding joy in everyday work. Tune in for practical advice on navigating a busy life with mindfulness.
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Single-Task With Present-Moment Focus
- Do one thing at a time and fully focus on the present task to reduce busyness.
- Use present-moment awareness from meditation to stop juggling multiple tasks mentally.
Busyness Is Mental Load, Not Task Count
- Busyness arises from carrying many things in one moment, not from total work done.
- Reducing simultaneous mental load lowers tiredness and mistakes.
Cut Interruptions To Protect Focus
- Turn off interruptions like mobile phones and limit email to filter important messages.
- Reduce over-communication to protect your flow and make clearer decisions.
