Lesson:Welcome to our second week check-in for ‘The Focused Reader.’ This week has been another significant stride towards better reading habits. Let’s pause and reflect on the progress we’ve made and the insights we’ve gained.We began the week by discussing ‘The Dip,’ a concept introduced by Seth Godin. We acknowledged that it’s normal to hitContinue reading Day 14 – Second Week Check-in (How’s Your Monkey Brain?)
Day 14 – Second Week Check-in (How’s Your Monkey Brain?)
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I’m definitely more mindful of distractions and when I sit down to read, my phone is in the other room, the TV is off and it’s quiet so I can really focus. Being mindful is being present and focused and this is how I try to read. I do get monkey mind occasionally and use the feather to return my focus. I would put the book down if I were to get swept away with other thoughts. I’m still struggling with getting my reading done in the a.m. I get tired in the evening and then I get sleepy reading. It’s easy for me to get pulled away doing something else in the morning. The idea of self-reliance is still new to me and I need my time to practice it.