How to Find Micro-Moments of Stillness in the Everyday | Wit & Delight

Stillness does not mean lack of motion, but just to be, even if just for a few micro-moments. Even a five-second look at the trees outside and a deep breath can be a micro-vacation.

• One can be still with a cat or a dog, who will love your petting them.
• Try to block all social media and phone notifications, setting a timer to not be disturbed in those precious moments.
• Small rituals like leaning back and staying still for 10 seconds before you start your car, or enjoying the complete song help us be still for a moment.

• Put a sticky note on your computer screen reminding you to breathe deeply.
• After accomplishing a task from the to-do list, enjoy the feeling for a few moments.
• Relax when you close your laptop after finishing work.
• Send a small message to your loved ones, feeling good that you made them feel good.
• Savor your tea or coffee without your phone.
• Chew your food slowly and without screens around you.
• Get a body massage or Reiki.

• When watching TV, mute the commercials and relax.
• Sit and relax on a park bench.
• Spend some time close to water.
• Put your stillness time on your calendar.
• Before you go to sleep, put your phone and iPad away.
• Try gratitude practice at night.
• Give yourself some space in the morning before jumping towards your routine.