Mind The Chatter

I’ve noticed how much chatter there’s been around me. I’m talking about the noise that I voluntarily listen to.

For quite some time, I’ve been in the awful habit of checking my phone the second I wake up. I’ll lay in bed and scroll between apps filled with news, updates from friends, texts, junk mail, and an endless amount of random notifications.

I then wake up carrying the weight of all this information in my head, which can alter my mood in so many unpredictable ways. As incredible as it is to be connected with the whole world at once, it can be extremely overwhelming.

Yesterday was one of those days where I felt overwhelmed by information. So, I decided to slow down my day. 

I began making myself unavailable, which for me meant working in a different place away from distractions. I took time to meditate which allowed me to pause all the background noise that was playing in my mind.

I was reminded by a dear friend to take some time to breathe a little deeper. And with that, I began moving a little slower.

Sometimes we feel pressured to consume everything that’s happening around us. The reality is, we owe it to ourselves to mind our inner peace. That should always remain a top priority for all.