Is Silence Golden?

As I posted a last week, I have started doing Hal Elrod's Miracle Morning. I haven't been waking up early because sleep has been very strange and not restful lately. (Thanks weird pregnancy dreams!)

The first life saver is Silence, and it is something that I have been struggling to do for long periods of time. Granted, mainly it is because I've been sleeping till Rory wakes up and doing a quick 1 minute of silence before I go get him. However, I have realized something that even just 1 minute of silence has given me.

First: Silence has given me time to pray. That is one thing that I haven't realized I had really been needing to add into my life. It has really helped open my mind and heart to the blessings that I have been given as I thank my Heavenly Father for the blessings I've been given each day. It helps to focus on gratitude at the start and end of each day. Truly you are blessed with more than you think you are!!!

Second: Silence has given me...silence! As many moms of toddlers can tell you, silence is VERY hard to come by. It usually means something bad is in the process of happening, or your kid(s) are sleeping. Silence is truly something that everyone needs, even if it is just for one minute. It helps center your mind on you, your worries, your hopes, your dreams. It truly is something that has helped me so much with my depression and anxiety the past week! I have been able to focus my mind on one or two things that I want to accomplish that day and take a few deep breaths(the kind of breathing techniques my therapist told me to use before bed. In through nose for 6 seconds, hold for 6 seconds, and breath out through mouth for 6 seconds.) This breathing has caused me to instantly relax and begin my day with a low stress attitude.

And last: Silence has given me more confidence. It may seem strange to think that silence lead to confidence, but it's true! After brushing my teeth and drinking some water, silence is the first thing I focus on. It truly has given me a huge sense of accomplishment that I have done this for a week. Each day I complete I feel more and more proud of myself and completing things that I set my mind do! Silence has also, like I said before, caused me to think of just 2 things that day that I need to complete...and I've completed them all everyday! Instead of being upset at myself for not doing much all day, I feel amazing as I check of my very small to do list and know I have done something that day.

So, is silence golden? I would say yes! Silence has been an invaluable addition to my mornings and I honestly can't picture my days without just 1 minute of it. Here is a challenge for you: At the start of each day spend 1 minute in purposeful silence. Then let me know how it has changed your life!

Stay nerdy, my friends!