Clarity in the Quiet

Clarity in the Quiet

Quote of the Week

"The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear." 

Rumi

Fact

Taking quiet moments to pause and reflect has been associated with clear thinking and improved focus, and may even boost creativity. It can help process information, improve concentration and encourage mindfulness.

Studies have shown that meditation can increase activity in the brain that is responsible for decision-making and problem-solving. It can also reduce activity in the brain responsible for the fight or flight response.

Where we can find ourselves exposed to noise and distractions throughout the day, taking a calm quiet moment might help to reset and recharge.

Thoughts

• What thoughts keep circling in your mind without actually solving anything?
  Stepping back from an issue may allow you to see new angles. What situations and environments best allows you to problem-solve?

• Which daily inputs may be adding stress without adding value to your life?
  Not all information may require or deserve your attention.

• When do you feel most clear headed and what conditions create that clarity?
  Your peak thinking moments might reveal your optimal environments.

• If you could only focus on three things today, what would they be?
  Limitation and constraints may allow for more focus on your set goals.

• What would you hear if you turned off everything for 10 minutes right now?
  Calm and clarity may be found when there’s less noise and distraction.