Mindfulness can bring us greater awareness as we purposely focus on what we are doing in a non-judgemental way. When we pay attention to where we are and what we are doing, we become less reactive to what is going on around us. Mindfulness is something we can all do and the more we practice, the easier it gets.
Mindfulness is being in the present. Mindfulness can bring us greater awareness as we purposely focus on what we are doing in a non-judgemental way. When we pay attention to where we are and what we are doing, we become less reactive to what is going on around us.
Mindfulness is something we can all do and the more we practice, the easier it gets.
Mindfulness may help you to:
Most of us go about our day without paying attention to some of the things we are doing. We’re often doing a few things at once (folding clothes while watching TV and keeping an eye on the kids) and we may go on ‘auto-pilot’ as our mind wanders.
By being more mindful, we are paying attention to what we are doing. When we are mindful, we focus on our senses – what can we see, touch, smell, taste and hear in the moment?
You don’t have to stop what you’re doing to try mindfulness. Instead, you can work it into a daily routine. Try it when you are washing the dishes, going for a walk or waiting for the train.
Here are some steps towards mindfulness to get you on your way:
When you first start practising mindfulness, it may be difficult. It can be hard to fully focus on what you’re doing and not get distracted. It is also common for your thoughts to wander. You can start in small increments each day and see if it gets easier for you.
There are also apps that can help you on your mindful journey, for example:
If mindfulness isn’t working for you, don’t despair – it is not for everyone.
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