These simple daily practices from Marchant’s book are not a set of demands or another list of ‘musts’ to add to your never-ending task list. They are kinder and more forgiving than that. These are ideas for you to play with, to get curious about and to accept or dismiss as you choose.
Clarity
On days when you’ve lost your way and can’t think clearly, it’s an important reminder to consider your own needs. One way to do this is to pause and breathe before agreeing to any request, and to ask yourself: ‘What do I need?’ Doing this requires e ort –€and consciousness – until it becomes natural. To go deeper, you can reflect on the following prompts: ‘Why does that matter to me?’ and, ‘What would life be like with or without that?’