Lately, I have been reminding myself that being in a hurry is an excellent sign that I’m out of the present moment.
And I’ve been trying to slow down.
…While I read.
…While I drive.
…While I exercise.
…While I do chores.
…While I engage in conversation.
And there’s a palpable difference in how I feel when I do these things from a “I’m not in a hurry” mindset vs a “the quicker I go, the more I can get done” mindset—even if I’m operating with the same amount of time within each.
Which might have you wondering… how can I have a “I’m not in a hurry” mindset if I’m genuinely in a hurry?
What I tell myself is two fold: (1) Is there anything that’s in my control that I can change? If yes, then I do that… If not, then I accept the situation as is and move forward unhurriedly at the pace I’ve positioned myself to move at. Arguing against reality only makes everything worse. And (2) what can I do to prevent this from happening next time? Because “In a hurry” is not a good place to be.
See, mindset effects everything.
And rushing, as it turns out, is a primary source of anxiety—at least for me.
Subtract the rushing… and you’d be surprised how much anxiety you can subtract from your day, too.
P.s. I finished uploading quotes from If You Meet Buddha On The Road, Kill Him! to MoveMe Quotes. Read through my favorite 46 here ➜