Don’t go back and forth
Back and forth
Between the task so big,
The goal so huge
And the time so little.
Thinking negative-
I can’t do it. I blew it.
Blocks your way-
Things get worse.
You feel pressured-
Waste energy-
Make errors-
Lose time-Lose calm.
These don’t help.
Try this: Think positive-
I can. I’ll give my best.
Feel your breath
Easy breath
Deep breathe in
Deep breathe out.
Repeat if you need. Then
Go back to your task
In doable parts
Beat the stress.
At every step
Copyright © 2020 Mahi Singh Gujral (www.magicofthemind.org) | Poetry – Top of the Hill: The Goal (B)
The poem above helps solve the problems of perfectionism, excess self criticism, and resulting anxiety attacks. MAHI the creator of the web blog “magicofthemind.org” has enriched us by combining his knowledge of Psychology with his skills in language to write poems embodying practicable wisdom. There is no ideal perfection that mortals are capable of. Our goal is not perfectionism but practical effort, & increasing efficiency. He has emphasised on regulation of physiological processes like breathing as a way to gauge, & reduce stress. Muscular relaxation, rhythmical breathing helps reduce stress. This has been taught by many wisdom traditions like Buddhism… Read more »