How To Be Mindful
Written by: LaTrenda George, Executive Contributor
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What is mindfulness?
Talking about mindfulness — lets first focus on the term itself. Being mindful is to accept the present moment and to be aware of the surroundings you are in. Mindfulness is your ability to know about yourself being in the present without any judgement or bias.
Benefits of mindfulness:
Mindfulness is very essential for your mental as well as physical health. It has proven to reduce the symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, high blood pressure etc. It can help you experience right emotions and correct thought process with greater acceptance and balance. It improves focus, improves sleep and also controls diabetes.
Ways to be mindful:
There can be many ways to be mindful. Some of the ways to practice mindfulness are discussed below.
Patience: It is one of the important ways to practice mindfulness. As it is said that patience is a virtue. In the same way, you must keep in mind that there are some events in life that need time to unfold. There is no need to rush after things. You must live in the moment, practice patience and cherish what is in your hands.
Acceptance: Acceptance is all about to choose to be satisfied with the things as they are. Most importantly, you should learn to accept yourself as you are. Because accepting yourself is the first step to acceptance of the things around you. Then, you should learn to accept the things the way they are. It is important that you should leave behind all your biases and learn to see the facts as they are.
Live in the present moment: You should try to indulge yourself in the activities that are happening around you at the moment. You must pay attention to everything you do. Always remind yourself that there is joy in doing simple things.
Focus on meditation: When you anticipate that you are having negative thoughts, you should take out time immediately to meditate. Take some deep breaths, close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Meditating for just one minute or so can help you get rid of your negative thoughts.
Letting go of stress: It seems simple to let go of stress but it is not as it seems — though not impossible as well. Sometimes people cannot get themselves out of their thought processes. To be mindful, you should focus on what really matters. You need to free yourself of stress and worry by reminding yourself that the stress is temporary. You should tell yourself to focus on the present.
Wrap up:
Daily life routine can be overwhelming for some people. It can make life stressful and more likely lead to depression. Practicing to be mindful can help redirect your focus on your present. The above-mentioned ways are curated to assist people to direct their attention away from negative thinking. Mindfulness teaches patience, acceptance, and living in the present by focusing on meditation. Moreover, practicing to be mindful can help a person to live a healthy and balanced life.
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LaTrenda George, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
LaTrenda George is an author, podcaster, and transformational coach specializing in spiritual coaching and mentoring. She is also a certified mind, body, and soul practitioner and facilitator. LaTrenda brings eleven years of experience to the table, un-programming her clients from past challenges and teaching them how to live from within. She inspires and empowers others to act on their deepest desires.
