Meditation is one of the biggest ways I practice self-care and minimize the way stress affects my body. Sometimes depending on the business and level of stress, I may meditate more than once. One of the ways in which I meditate is through mindfulness. Mindfulness is a way to bring oneself into the present moment by becoming aware of feelings, thoughts , and bodily sensations. It's often easier for me, especially with me working from home.
Here some tips to help practice mindfulness:
Breathe in, breathe out, feel the flow of the breath
Pay attention to all your senses- for ex, noticing the texture and taste of food
Empty the mind, take a few moments to be still
As soon as the mind wanders, bring it back to your breath
Practice non-judgemental listening
Be aware of every daily activity, driving, texting, cleaning
Go outdoors, walk around in nature
Forgive yourself for every negative thought
Be grateful, say thank you to nature, people, and things
Go easy on yourself, with time, you will see the progress
Recently while making adjustments and improvements to my daily diet, I have started to eat mindfully. It is amazing how focusing on the food as you taste before you place the food into your mouth can be. Noticing the texture and how the food really tastes contributes to how satisfying and full I become. It's very interesting, and I encourage you to try it, at least once. I also love to walk outside in front of my apartment and just notice the breeze as it flows through the trees and bushes. Having a breathing exercise outside is so refreshing and calming.
Have you tried mindfulness? If so, share with me how. Don't forget to check out more content on my podcast Swayed By Positivity
Also check out this previous blog post!
