Most of us spend the vast majority of our time ‘doing’. We keep ourselves busy with hobbies, we go to work, we spend time with family and friends, we watch television, we listen to the radio and we browse our smartphones.

Because we’re so used to ‘doing’, it can feel strange and uncomfortable just ‘being’. By that I mean simply sitting in silence and reflecting.

The very thought of sitting quietly in a room can strike fear into us. No phone, no television, no laptop or iPad and no radio on in the background. Just us and our thoughts. Scary, isn’t it?!

But, if this fear exists, it’s important to dig a little deeper. What are we afraid of? What are we running away from? Are we so bad that we can’t be alone with ourselves for any period of time without feeling uncomfortable?

Yet, many happiness experts point to connecting with ourselves as being one of the keys to attaining lasting happiness. Simply taking 5 or 10 minutes out each day to sit in silence, focus on our breathing and observe our thoughts can hugely increase the quality of our relationship with ourselves. It’s a simple yet massively effective exercise that requires minimal effort. It’s a skill, and it’s important to view it as such. And like any skill, consistent practice is necessary in order to feel its true benefit.

Commit to doing this exercise for 5 or 10 minutes each day for the next week and see for yourself the difference it makes to your overall happiness.

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