Practice Mindfulness
Being open to incorporating mindfulness into daily routine is setting up for success. At first, it’s a change in mindset that isn’t an easy transition. But… it's worth it! :)
Getting Started
Start building a routine!
Incorporate mindfulness time into your daily schedule
Develop systems that fit within your lifestyle
Try a variety of activities
Start slow. Celebrate the small successes
Meditate!
Utilize a quiet location
Get comfortable
Clarify intensions
Focus on breathing
Mindfulness in Small Steps
The smallest step is being totally present in the moment. Mindfulness practice is the avenue to get there. Working at being present is a skill that can help anyone become the best version of themself. Here’s a good example:
In Michael Jordan's documentary called, “The Last Dance” there is a quote attributing mindfulness to arguably the best basketball player of all time dominating his competition. Mark Vancil, a Chicago Writer, explained his thoughts as to what made Jordan able to become the best amongst his peers. He said, “His gift was not that he could jump high, run fast, shoot a basketball. His gift was that he was completely present, and that was the separator.”
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Morning Intention Setting
Start each day with a mindful moment! Waking up a little earlier than the usual time can be challenging, but with mindful practice you will feel less rushed preparing for the day after a few quiet reflective moments.
THE MORNING INTENTION SETTING MEDITATION:
THE SMALL HABIT THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Mindful Routine
Develop your System of Mindfulness
Get into a groove with regular practice with activities such as:
- Mindful Body Scan
- Mindful Massage
- Take a Mental Break
- Meditate
- Nature Walk
- Coloring! Yep… that's old school
Mens Sana in Corpore Sano
Latin concept meaning "a healthy mind in a healthy body"
Creating Flow
Getting into a groove is creating flow! This is when nothing else matters other than the current activity you are engaged in and time seems to stand still. You can train your conciseness by developing flow and you achieve happiness.
8 Ways To Create Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Body Scan
A meditation practice that works with awareness and attention to enhance your ability to reach a meditative state of consciousness
A systematic focus on various regions of the body for developing both concentration and flexibility of attention simultaneously.
Guided Meditations
Embrace gratitude and tune into awareness.
Practice Loving and Kindness!