Rick Hanson, a psychologist and author, talks about Just One Thing. The basic idea is to focus on just one thing each week, and it’s ultimately your choice whether to focus on the negative ones or the positive ones.
A note from Sean
Try this today. Pick one thing to pay attention to, just for today. Make it small and easy to repeat, such as the feeling of your feet on the floor each time you stand up. Each time it comes around, stop for one slow breath and feel that one thing. Tonight, take a minute to notice what was different about those moments. If you forget half the time, that is normal. Start again the next time it comes up.
Keep going: What Rick Hanson’s Meditation Taught Me About Truly Staying Present and the One Breath at a Time script.
This suits anyone who feels pulled in too many directions. The choice of what to focus on is yours. If you are drawn to something painful, start with something lighter, go gently, and stop when you need to.
