Breathe In

I have been working on an MBA, and when I encountered a class that demanded a lot of time in addition to other obligations, I found that a new design, my newsletter, and my blog were shifting further into the month. With this lens, I am offering a less conventional eco tip. Because sometimes, we need to appreciate the natural world around us and center ourselves.

There are times when we realize we cannot do everything. In these moments it is important to prioritize, realistically set new deadlines, and do the work. However, in the midst of this, it is equally important to take a moment to breathe in.

Take in Nature

The day after I passed my exam we slept in then took a day trip out to Chureito Pagoda for that epic view of the cherry blossoms with Mount Fuji and the five-tiered pagoda. The cherry blossoms are so fleeting and it is a good reminder to take in the moment with the manicured and unwieldy nature.

Focus on being present

This is something I have been working on in my yoga practice, furthering education, business tasks, and studio time. When I block areas of time, remove distractions, and refocus my thoughts on the present task I do my best work. I am trying to take some time every day to stretch, sketch, and practice my Japanese. When I start thinking about other obligations, I remind myself to return to what is in front of me because that task will be there and I need to bring the same presence of mind to that task when I move to it.