Stay calm in the chaos of life.

And you will be rewarded with clarity.

Author

Rob Blades
July 31, 2024

You ever feel like your brain is a browser with too many tabs open?

You’ve got emails dinging, texts buzzing, and your to-do list multiplying like rabbits.

It's no wonder we sometimes struggle to stay focused and find peace in the chaos of daily life.

Just the other day, my partner and I were talking about “multi-tasking” (more on that another week)

Today, let's dive into the art of mindfulness and mental clarity, and how mastering this can be as refreshing as an ice pop on a humid UK day.

In Today’s 4-3-2-1:

  • 4 prompts :1 about your past, 2 about present and now, 1 about your future.

  • 3 questions to spark creativity in a world that doesn’t encourage it.

  • 2 affirmations for the week.

  • 1 tool to help with today’s topic.

"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens."

- Carl Jung

4 Journal Prompts:

  1. Reflect on a moment from your past when you felt truly present. What were you doing, and how did it impact your well-being?

    • Example: Think back to a time when you were engrossed in a hobby, like painting or reading. How did being fully immersed in that activity make you feel?

  2. Identify a daily task you often rush through. How can you perform this task more mindfully today?

    • Example: Consider how you drink your morning coffee. Instead of chugging it down, take the time to savor each sip, notice the aroma, and feel the warmth.

  3. Describe a situation this week where you felt overwhelmed. How can you apply mindfulness techniques to manage similar situations in the future?

    • Example: If a meeting at work left you frazzled, practice deep breathing exercises or a quick meditation before your next meeting to center yourself.

  4. Envision your future self practicing mindfulness daily. How does this affect your overall mental clarity and quality of life?

    • Example: Picture yourself a year from now, starting each day with a brief meditation. How has this habit improved your stress levels, focus, and happiness?

3 Questions to Unleash Creativity:

  1. How can you incorporate mindfulness into your creative activities, like writing, drawing, or playing music?

    • Example: Try setting aside a quiet time to focus solely on your creative hobby without any distractions. Notice how your creativity flows when you’re fully present.

  2. What new mindful activity can you explore to boost your creativity?

    • Example: Experiment with mindful coloring books or nature journaling. These activities combine creativity with mindfulness, enhancing both your artistic skills and mental clarity.

  3. How can mindfulness help you overcome creative blocks?

    • Example: When facing a creative block, take a break for a mindfulness meditation session. Clearing your mind can make space for new, innovative ideas to emerge.

2 Affirmations:

“I am present and focused in this moment."

"Mindfulness brings peace and clarity to my mind."

1 Tool to help:

This one is alittle different… And it is going to take you to a whole other level of clarity and mindfulness.

You have to want to do it. But once you do, you will have in your mind your perfect day.

And have clarity on what it is you want.

Click here to get access to The Clarity Workshop by Matt G a dear friend of mine. (you wont regret it i promise)

Stay Unapologetically You, Stay Confident, And Be Kind.

Robbo ‘The PVC Chief’ Blades

The present moment is filled with joy and happiness…

…If you are attentive, you will see it." - Thich Nhat Hanh