« Interrupt Patterns to Anchor Yourself in the Present »

To increase presence into an otherwise mindless activity, interrupt the usual patterns.  For example, try eating with your non-dominant hand.  Notice how this minor manipulation suddenly anchors you in the present.  Incorporate pattern interruption into all kinds of otherwise mindless routines to leverage more mindfulness.  Do dishes with headphones on.  Vacuum with a sombrero on.  Do bills with a quill pen.  Switch up the routine, turn on the awareness to anchor yourself in the present moment.  Challenge yourself to do something wild, out of the ordinary, atypical.  Create a Kodak moment.  Mind is a pattern: interrupt it!