Do you ever meditate? Do you ever take 20 minutes just for YOU?
In this hectic, cell phone based/focuses world we are never alone. The opportunity to sort through our own muddled thoughts no longer exists for so many people. I once met a woman who was engaged and I found her busy texting her fiancé. It was impossible to have a conversation with her. I became irritated enough I took a deep breath and confronted her about it. She was only half aware she was doing it and the other half didn't care. She told me how her fiancé would always respond right away so she would just stare at the screen waiting for him to respond.
Seriously? Come on...
She also continued to tell me how she gets in trouble at her job for being on her phone too much. This person was also not too shy about bragging how she texts and drives. When I pushed further she finally admitted she didn't like to be alone.
Well...no shit. Guess what lady I was the same way when I was in my 20's. I freaking hated it. But, being forced to deal with my thoughts, taking the time to sort them and meditate I found my way through that storm.
I love my cell phone. What I love more is being able to have been raised in an era without one. Do yourself a favor, put down the phone (yes, put it down) and go for a walk. GASP!! Without my phone!! People went for walks for hundreds of years without one, you will be fine, just fine without it for 20 minutes.
If that is too impossible, then put it in your mailbox. I highly recommend if this exercise freaks you out that much, you need to seriously be alone with your thoughts. An addiction can come in all forms, even in the use of your phone, and it is not healthy. Take a breath, take a walk, and utilize that time to sort through your thoughts and clear your head. You will be healthier and happier. You just have to trust yourself and believe you will be ok.
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