I challenge you to do one thing…

Want to be more “zen”? I want you to do one thing at a time this week. Want some examples?

I have a challenge for you. I want you to do one thing at a time this week.

Want some examples?

• Walk your dog and listen to a podcast.

  • Walk your dog.

• Drive to work and listen to the news.

  • Drive your car.

• Sit on the toilet and play Wordle.

  • Sit on the toilet.

• Drink your coffee and scroll Instagram.

  • Drink your coffee.

• Watch TV and stalk Facebook Marketplace.

  • Watch TV.

• Wash your hands and speak at the dog/kids/husband/Alexa.

  • Wash your hands.

MAGGIE I DON’T HAVE TIME. I’M TOO BUSY. HOW CAN I POSSIBLY DO ONE TASK AT A TIME?!

It’s possible. I promise. If my examples above were too radical we can break it down even further…

• Walk your dog and listen to a podcast.

  • Walk your dog.

    • Walk your dog for 5 minutes then listen to your podcast for the remainder of the walk.

• Drive to work and listen to the news.

  • Drive your car.

    • Drive your car to the end of your street and then put on the news.

• Sit on the toilet and play Wordle.

  • Sit on the toilet.

    • Sit on the toilet for 30 seconds and then open Wordle.

• Drink your coffee and scroll Instagram.

  • Drink your coffee.

    • Drink three sips of your coffee and then open Instagram.

• Watch TV and stalk Facebook Marketplace.

  • Watch TV.

    • Watch TV and scroll Facebook Marketplace during the commercials or the opening/ending credits.

• Wash your hands and speak at the dog/kids/husband/Alexa.

  • Wash your hands.

    • Put the soap on your hands in silence and then start talking.

FINE. THAT LOOKS MORE DOABLE, BUT WHY WOULD I WANT TO DO THIS?

You’ve heard the term mindfulness right? If you haven’t I’ll just assume you’ve been living under a rock but, I still love you. In a nutshell, it’s the practice of being able to bring our attention to the current moment.

Incorporating mindfulness practices are associated with better physical and mental health.

I know this works, because I’ve done it!

We often believe that we have to mediate or go to yoga class to incorporate mindfulness into our lives but, I say SHENANIGANS to that idea. I love mediation and yoga however, if you want to start making changes to your life you have to start with really small subtle shifts.

Hence, my “DO ONE THING” challenge.

Just try it. You have nothing to lose by waiting 30 seconds to start your Wordle game.

Drop a comment to share what your one thing will be this week and let me know how it goes!