- Since there are many times during which we are or will be alone throughout our personal journeys, we do need a strategy to feel our best on those occasions. This may involve reading of various kinds, doing Sudoku or crossword puzzles, surfing the Web, text messaging, exercising, etc. Do what is best for you. But don’t ignore this situation. As motivation speaker and author Wayne Dyer has said: “You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with.” 31
- Meditation can be extremely helpful, if we strip away its past connotations as merely a religious rite. Defined broadly, “Meditation is a typically self-directed practice for relaxing the body and calming the mind.” 32 Meditation does not require attending classes. It may entail listening to relaxing podcasts, taking more deep breaths, thinking about things that make us happy (rather than unhappy), and otherwise getting our minds off the every day stressors. Each day, we must give ourselves some time to “chill out” or decompress. From the psychological point of view:
Meditation is the practice of turning your attention to a single point of reference. It can involve focusing on the breath, on bodily sensations, or on a word or phrase known as a mantra. In other words, meditation means turning your attention away from distracting thoughts and focusing on the present moment. 32
