CJ's story

[CraigJ123]

lol.

I managed to have a nap early yesterday afternoon so was still awake late last night. I do a body scan / become mindful of my body weight to relax myself and have a deep sleep. Worked a treat. Had so many years of not being able to sleep before I found mindfulness / meditation.

I beleive I have IBS as I'm very minful of my stomach rumblings. I'm on soup at the moment to find out if this helps ease. My diet leaves a lot to be desired.

[CraigJ123]

Feel like even when I catch up on sleep it's not enough. I think when I was meditating and had less sleep, I felt more refreshed, so going to try find time to meditate more if I can. Focusing on not eating everything in the freezer these next few weeks also.

I've been getting a bit frustrated and annoyed with having to pick up other people's slack so hoping mindfulness can be of use here!

[CraigJ123]

Been struggling with meditation, so plan b doing a bit more of mindfulness, but did find counting in between breaths to be helpful, something which I forgot and haven't done in a while.

I'm so pleased I found mindfulness though since about 5 years ago.

[JonW]

By 'mindfulness', presumably you are referring to body scans, walking meditation, mindful movement etc.?

[CraigJ123]

I believe so. I used to be quite focused on the body scans which I do when I lie in bed, but get distracted by thoughts a lot more than I used to. Usually rude thoughts! I can't use earphones as the Mrs thinks I'm being ignorant also, so may need to do it when she's not in. Just thought as she's started doing nightshift, I can do them on a night time!

[CraigJ123]

Did a youtube mindfulness session today. I think I fell asleeep. Was good though so going to do some more. Going to do some minfulness weightloss music listening also as the weight is not going down!

[CraigJ123]

Had no issues getting to sleep of late with an annoying cat waking me up several times every night!

Anyone ever do a relaxation process to get to sleep and tell youself what time to wake up? A friend once told me this many years ago and it's quite accurate (I still set my alarm when need be though!).

[CraigJ123]

Somehow was wide awake between 1am and 3am. Struggled to do any meditation. Woke up shattered at 7am. Hoping for a better sleep tonight.

[CraigJ123]

Going to try do mindfulness and meditation during daytime as don't seem to be able to get in the zone on a night time.

[JonW]

Hi Craig.
Why not join us on Zoom for a group meditation, led by myself? Details below.
Cheers,
Jon