How to Practice Mindfulness (and What That Means!)

What does being mindful mean during your week? Learn how to practice mindfulness and access it whenever, wherever, and however you want.

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WHAT DOES BEING MINDFUL MEAN?

I first became interested in the concept of mindfulness when it was brought up in yoga class. I kept hearing about it on podcasts and articles. Turns out I was already using some of the techniques, but it wasn’t until I became aware of the variety and benefits that I learned to be intentional in practicing mindfulness.

Mindfulness is like free therapy. It’s something you can access whenever, wherever, however you want. It’s a regular reminder to be present, purposeful and at peace.

In the busyness of life, it’s hard to take some time to be still.

To be calm.

To be quiet.

And just be.

Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D., co-founder of The Center for Mindful Living, says, “We’ve got to allow ourselves to simplify sometimes. Mindfulness allows us to be intentionally present, unplug and come into the richness of what’s in front of us.”

Researchers at Mindful Magazine found that “When we’re mindful, we reduce stress, enhance performance, gain insight and awareness through observing our own mind, and increase our attention to others’ well-being. Whenever you bring awareness to what you’re directly experiencing via your senses, or to your state of mind via your thoughts and emotions, you’re being mindful. And there’s growing research showing that when you train your brain to be mindful, you’re actually remodeling the physical structure of your brain.”

3 AREAS OF MINDFULNESS

A Harvard Health article found that mindfulness improves your:

1. WELL-BEING

Being able to enjoy the present moment
Ability to be fully engaged
Creates a greater capacity to deal with difficult situations
Helps you get less caught up in worries or regret
Ability to form deep connections to others

2. PHYSICAL HEALTH

Helps relieve stress
Helps treat heart disease
Lowers blood pressure
Reduces chronic pain
Improves sleep
Aids in digestive issues

3. MENTAL HEALTH

Helps with depression, substance abuse, eating disorders
Helps with couples’ conflicts, anxiety disorders, and OCD

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