- Set a compassionate intention for doing your chore well — for example, creating a nice, clean space for you and your family to sit and sip a hot drink.
- Take a moment to consciously relax any tension in your body.
- Gently become aware of your breath as you work, to help you stay in the moment.
- When your mind wanders (and it will) to complaints, your to-do list or something that’s been bothering you, simplynotice the thought arising and return your attention to the task at hand.
- Pay attention to your senses: the feeling of warm, soapy water; the grain of the wood counter; the sounds coming from the open window.
Real Life of an MSW 