How to learn to be still
How I did it: This is one of the harder goals that I have set for myself to accomplish because being still is a vague concept. Does it mean just literally the act of your body being still? Maybe it involves your mind being completely still, as in meditation. For me, it was a combination of the two. To be still, I would set aside time, ranging from 5 minutes to a few hours just to be still, or in effect just to “be”. I would start by having my body be still, either lying down or sitting. Then I would try to clear my mind of all the stresses of the day and just go from there. I would let my mind wander over any thoughts, worries, frustrations, and also little joys that might be locked inside. I also in the process taught myself to fidget less, both mentally and physically. All in all, it has helped me focus more and was a very worthwhile goal.
Lessons & tips: 1. Give this goal some time. You are not going to accomplish being still in days or even weeks.
2. Set aside time to be "still." It doesn't happen naturally for most of us. Write it down if need be. At first it will seem like a chore, but you eventually will look forward to this time in your schedule.
3. Be patient, start small with small goals and short times. Work your way up to being still for longer periods of time. You will know in your heart when you have achieved this goal.
