5 Easy Ways to be Mindful and Set a Routine
Hello love,
Is your mind full or are you mindful? You may have heard the term mindfulness on more than one occasion. Maybe you’ve even given it a try. In this love letter you’ll learn 5 easy ways to bring mindfulness into your daily life and 4 ways to set a routine to keep it going.
A mindfulness practice will literally change your reality. Your perspective of the world, people, yourself, and the divine will all change significantly. Here is your sign to give this timeless practice your all.
What is mindfulness?
“Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.” -mindful.org
Initially you may think this is a trick. How easy does this sound? But once you start becoming aware of your thoughts, you will realize that mindfulness truly is a practice. Our minds are often filled with thoughts and scenarios that play on repeat, over and over.
These can include an inner dialogue, intrusive thoughts, anxieties, regrets, memories of the past, and visions of the future. In fact by 35 most people are running on autopilot through their subconscious programming. Mindfulness breaks you free from this!
Your mind can transcend time and space. It can have you experiencing heaven or hell on earth. Training yourself by being mindful is a wonderful way to bring more peace and joy into your life.
Mindfulness is natural
Mindfulness is even easier than other forms of meditation because you naturally do it. Everyone has experienced moments of mindfulness in their lives. When you appreciate a sunset or the smile on a loved one’s face, you are being mindful. When you connect to your breath or notice the rhythm of your heartbeat, you are being mindful. Even when you savor that bite of your favorite meal, you are practicing mindfulness.
Mindful moments are filled with heightened awareness and often gratitude. This powerful awareness allows everything to slow down and to become more vivid. You feel more connected to those around you and the earth in these beautiful moments in time. You may even feel more alive.
Sprinkle in moments of mindfulness all throughout your day. In the beginning, it may be something you forget to do, remember this is a practice. Once you start doing it more often, the increased joy you experience will encourage you to keep it up.
4 ways to set a mindfulness routine
Set reminders on your phone.
Start/end the day with a few deep meaningful breaths. Thanking your lungs and your body for supporting you as you notice your inhale and your exhale.
Stick a post it on the bathroom mirror to practice a couple of minutes while you brush your teeth.
Wear something that will remind you every time you look at it.
In the beginning, remembering to be mindful may be your biggest challenge. As you go along and progress on your journey, you can add mindfulness into more difficult aspects of your life. When your boss calls or someone who you aren’t excited to talk to, take a moment to set the intention to be mindful. Try not to get wrapped up in the emotions and stay centered in your observation and through active listening. Mindfulness can transform any aspect of your life, when you keep practicing.
5 easy ways to be mindful
Pay attention to your breath
Notice all of your senses
Eat slowly, tasting each bite
Walk and pay attention to the little details around you
Scan your body
Final thoughts
Mindfulness is something you can incorporate into every moment it comes to mind. It can elevate your meditations, your wait in line at the grocery store, and even take you out fear and stressful moments. Heightening your awareness can transform your perspective in any moment. Have you experienced this or do you have some tips for others on mindfulness? Let us know down in the comments below or share this with a friend.
Namasté,
Shona
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