Counting to 16

Dear Beth,
 Although Day #6- Energy Balancing was very simple, it was difficult to do at first because I couldn't stay focused. I'd forget which number of breath I was on when my mind started wondering. I could easily focus to the count of about 4.  Then, I'd start thinking about some random thing and a few moments later, I'd remember that I hadn't been counting at all. Who would have thought that it could be hard to count to 16!! I finally started to count to four for four times. I'd press lightly on the back of neck using each of the four fingers that were behind my head. 

One side effect of years of multitasking is that it is hard to stay focused on one thing even when you want to do so. I think I was a heavy multitasker which wasn't a good thing. Too much multitasking  can contribute to stress and doesn't necessarily make you more productive.  In fact, Multitasking  can actually REDUCE both productivity and cognitive ability!  Read more about the effects of multi-tasking here.  

 So while, it may look like I'm just laying there. I'm actually learning how to focus.