This season we are going to work on Mindfulness - BE in the moment. Whether in volleyball or in life, having your mind everywhere else but the moment; my next exam, weekend happenings, the squabble I am having with my best friend, the homework I have to complete, etc. distracts us from the task at handle and causes us to make mistakes. In addition, we will work on that which we can control. Here are some tools and training we will be working on related to Mindfulness this season.
Mindfulness is not obscure or exotic. It’s familiar to us because it’s what we already do, how we already are. It takes many shapes and goes by many names.
Mindfulness is not a special added thing we do. We already have the capacity to be present, and it doesn’t require us to change who we are. But we can cultivate these innate qualities with simple practices that are scientifically demonstrated to benefit ourselves, our loved ones, our friends and neighbors, the people we work with, and the institutions and organizations we take part in
You don’t need to change. Solutions that ask us to change who we are or become something we’re not have failed us over and over again. Mindfulness recognizes and cultivates the best of who we are as human beings.
Mindfulness has the potential to become a transformative social phenomenon. Here’s why:
Anyone can do it. Mindfulness practice cultivates universal human qualities and does not require anyone to change their beliefs. Everyone can benefit and it’s easy to learn.
It’s a way of living. Mindfulness is more than just a practice. It brings awareness and caring into everything we do—and it cuts down needless stress. Even a little makes our lives better.
It’s evidence-based. We don’t have to take mindfulness on faith. Both science and experience demonstrate its positive benefits for our health, happiness, work, and relationships.
It sparks innovation. As we deal with our world’s increasing complexity and uncertainty, mindfulness can lead us to effective, resilient, low-cost responses to seemingly intransigent problems
Helpful Links:
https://www.mindful.org/what-is-mindfulness/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/mindfulness
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/mindfulness/definition
https://www.ertheo.com/blog/en/mindfulness-meditation-for-athletes/
https://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/2018RES_InnoGrant_USC_FinalReport_20180122.pdf