We are all guilty sometimes of rushing around without taking notice of the world around us.
Mindfulness or being mindful is simply taking notice of what is happening in the current moment instead of getting caught up in our thoughts. So look at the picture... are you going to have a full mind? or are you going to step back and be mindful of the world around you?
Sometimes our minds can race and we can get caught up in our thoughts. This isn't always a bad thing. But sometimes if we do not know how to manage this it can have a negative impact on our day to day lives.
Watch the video 'Underlying Calm' and it will help you understand.
We can actually train our minds to be more mindful by taking some deep breaths and performing mindfulness exercises. This is also often referred to as meditation and you may have noticed these at the end of each daily dose of fitness.
Watch the video 'changing perspective' for more information and if you want to have a go at a mini guided meditation watch 'mini meditation' video and follow the guidance provided.
There is much more to art than drawing, painting, designing, taking photos etc. Art can be extremely therapeutic and relaxing because it focuses the mind on what is happening in the current moment.
Miss McEntee is setting challenges on her Twitter page (@MissMcEnteeArt). This is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in something creative and feel a real sense of accomplishment.
Click the link below to visit Miss McEntee's Twitter page and see the challenges.
