Practice mindful messaging(DW#16)
Don't you just love instant messaging like WhatsApp? It has revolutionized the way we communicate. It is easy, oh so convenient and so easy to pass messages back and forth.
What many of us are experiencing though, is that the speed and easy of instant messaging may not always be such a good thing.
The fact that it is so quick and so easy makes it particularly challenging to communicate consciously.
Instant messaging platforms like WhatsApp are in fact, the perfect medium to communicate without care or thought, encouraging us to hit send or forward before our thinking mind has had a chance to use any filter at all.
Have you ever regretted pressing the send or forward without taking a moment to consider your response? I know I have!
Given that so many of us engage in this method of communication, mostly without reflection, it may be a good idea to consider using WhatsApp mindfully.
The first step is to become aware of your relationship with instant messaging, both as a receiver and sender of messages.
Until tomorrow's email, just begin to notice your thoughts and feelings as you recieve videos or messages that are forwarded.
Check in with yourself.
- Is your participation in WhatsApp conversations causing you stress or joy?
- Is it adding meaning or valuable information to your day?
- Is it helping you become a better person?
- Is it bringing a smile to your face? or is it somehow adding to the stress in your life?
If your relationship with WhatsApp is adding value to your life, please ignore all messages this week!
If, however, your relationship with WhatsApp is less than ideal, then it may be time to do something different. . . .
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