How to remove the noise of social life

Now social networking has become an integral part of our lives. We are constantly responding to calls, letters and comments. We literally feel the itch in my fingers, and mild anxiety, if you do not post it to Instagram fotochku new or We did not write a meaningless regular status in the social network - "Tired ..." - or read something like that in the film of his friends. We are constantly rushing somewhere and do something. Rest only in our dreams. Moreover, in the truest sense of the word - we "Disconnect" from our digital (second) life only at night.

But for a truly fulfilling life we ​​need a lot more like state disconnected from the matrix. And Leo Babauta offers its options for a "quiet space", which he does quite well for about 8 years.

Such frantic pace of life can sometimes be a little bit mad, making us sociopaths, at least temporarily, and will drive into depression.

Due to the constant digital noise that fills our lives to the brim, the borders between our real life, true friends and true values ​​and the digital universe erased.

We begin to forget what is really important for us. Our real "I" merges with our digital "Text" and we do not understand where we really, and where what they think about us and write other.

Undoubtedly, social media and all that is connected with it, is an important part of our lives and business. An important but not the main one. And, more importantly, in order to successfully do business "out there", do not forget who we are and what we need. And it is for this we need to devote at least a little "quiet" space in your life, where we can be alone with him, meditate, spend time with my friends, listen to the laughter of their children and enjoy the solitude, divided into two with your loved man.

Just three days ago, I had such a "quiet space", which lasted only 18 days. Despite the fact that I was not able to completely disconnect from the network due to work, I still was able to enjoy this "silence", filled with laughter and cries of children, walking, travel, the turmoil in the kitchen preparing dinner with almost kindergarten, noise of the sea and the girls talk about "nothing" - just a pleasant chatter that sometimes it is necessary. So Leo's post on the establishment of such a space for themselves just came in very handy. I think it will be interesting to many of you, especially in the holiday period - an excellent chance to at least try to start.

ideas

• Create yourself a little "quiet space" in the morning with a cup of coffee or tea, or for breakfast with his family.
• Meditate every day. Start small - two minutes would be sufficient. Just sit down and focus attention on the breath.
• Every time you talk to online zacheshutsya hand, stop. Instead, treat yourself to a little peace and quiet.
• If you want to automatically answer "Yes" to the next invitation to the next event, do not be afraid to speak a deliberate "no." Go there only if it is really interesting for you and enrich your life, not because there will be all tusovochka.
• Try not to listen to music while walking or jogging. Instead, stay a little bit in my mind, listen to yourself.
• When someone tells you something, take the time to respond and express their thoughts. Listen carefully. Absorb the information. I appreciate their beauty.
• Make time for your most loved ones. Meeting one-on-one for an hour at least much better than the constant chatter online. Really listen to them.
• Take time for creative work, create something. And there are no distractions!
• Spend at least a small cleaning, get rid of all unnecessary. From the things that clutter your life. Create for yourself at least a small corner of a peaceful, relaxing space.
• Create a space between your automatic response and your words (or actions). that is, just think before you do something or say. Even one second will be sufficient so as not to cut wood temper.
• Rather than rush headlong, a breath and calm down.
• Pay attention to your feelings, when you eat, drink, or do something. Be in the moment and enjoy it.
• Set aside time for daily contemplation.

And it does not have to do it all at once. Select one thing and try to put into their daily lives. Gradually add other items. Remember the golden rule "One good habit" for once.

And it would be very nice if you, your family or friends, were common "rituals". For example, the "Papal Day" (or parent) of Saturdays with children or a meeting with friends once a month. And no another very good offer or event must not violate these rituals (except in very extreme cases). It's just your time, and it belongs to you.

Social Networks and our second, digital life - it's good, but let's not forget that all around us there are no less beautiful world, every moment is unique. You can view a thousand times of sunset pictures of their friends in Instagram and thus miss their own.

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