Mindfulness involves being aware of the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations you’re experiencing at any given time, also known as “Present Moment Awareness.”
PRACTICING MINDFULNESS OFFERS NUMEROUS BENEFITS:
Reduced stress, anxiety, and depression
Increased sense of well-being
Enhanced cognitive abilities
Slowed brain aging
Lowered blood pressure
Improved sleep
Pain management
Improved quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions
PRACTICING MINDFULNESS EVERY DAY
Many people meditate by focusing on their breath—pay attention to how it feels as you inhale and exhale, and whenever you notice that your mind has wandered, acknowledge the distraction as a passing thought and then refocus your attention on your breathing. When you begin practicing mindfulness, you may be able to do this for only a few minutes, but your sessions will likely get longer over time.
You can incorporate mindfulness techniques into your daily life by practicing present-moment awareness when you’re:
Eating a meal
Taking a walk
Commuting to and from work
Colouring
Gardening
Showering
Lying in bed
Pretty well anything
If you’re having trouble, you may want to consider downloading an app that will guide you through the meditation process. Or, set some alarms on your phone that will remind you to meditate at certain times throughout the day.
START PRACTICING MINDFULNESS
Contact me today if you’d like to know more about mindfulness techniques, online apps & the benefits of present-moment awareness. I’d happily schedule a therapy session at a date & time that works for you.
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