10 in 2010 – do a quick body scan
This month’s 10 in 2010 challenge is to Be Still.
Your challenge for the month has been to create 10 minutes of stillness in your day.
Next week we’ll add a new challenge.
What have been the benefits of creating a little quiet space in your day?
Are you tuning into things that you might otherwise have missed?
Doing a body scan is another way to be still and increase your awareness. Imagine running an invisible scanner over your body to detect areas of tension or other sensations. While there are certainly benefits to doing a more comprehensive body scan which could take 30 minutes or longer, here’s a quick activity to try:
Close your eyes. Beginning with your toes and moving up the length of your body, ask yourself, “Where am I tense?”
If you discover a tight area, contract the muscles there for a few seconds and then release. Continue moving up your body until you reach the top of your head.
Please take a minute to post a comment and share your thoughts about being still.
Remember you can always find all of the previous 10 in 2010 tips posted in the 10 in 2010 category on the right hand side.



