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Mindfulness is noticing your thoughts, feelings and physical sensations in the present moment without harmful judgement. 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. There are many different ways to be mindful. Below you will find different resources to help you. Remember, being mindful takes practice. Chose a point in your day to be mindful and it will become part of your everyday routine.
source: mindful.org
Below are videos that you can use for mindful moments throughout your day, focusing on breath and imagery techniques. Just click on the image and follow the guided instruction.
This is the first in a series of 7 short mindfulness exercises led by JusTme. Check out the others by clicking the image.
Being mindful can also include participating in everyday activities - being fully in the moment. Below are some tips to practicing being mindful by participating.
These cards help you be in the here and now with less thinking about the past or worrying about the future. You can use these daily mindfulness strategies when you're feeling anxious, moody, angry, or just need to relax. Perfect to manage your everyday stressors.
Other ways to be mindful:
Painting, gardening, writing, cooking, sewing, building things, using coloring in books with your kids, planning a trip, playing an instrument… There are so many different ways to express creativity!
Being in nature and movement significantly lowers our stress, going for a walk, run, sitting under a tree and taking in your surroundings, going to the park, swimming, kayaking. Can you think of others?
Journals can also be awesome tools for self-reflection to help you find patterns in your feelings and thoughts, discover common stress triggers and recognize what’s working and what’s not.
Listen to your favorite music, meditations, or an uplifting podcast to help you feel more grounded and calm.
***Don't forget to check in with yourself after each exercise. How do you feel after the exercise is complete? The same? Better? Worse? You will prefer some exercises over others, that is natural. Make a list of ones that work best for you so you can refer to them when you need them!***
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