How to Practice Mindfulness
Our focus for this month is being ‘Mindful in May’.
Breathe in, breathe out – feel the flow of the breath.
New to mindfulness? Try out these simple starting points:
- Pay attention to all of your senses – notice the taste, texture of food
- Empty the mind – take a few moments to be still
- As soon as the mind wanders, bring it back to your breath
- Practice non-judgmental listening
- Go outdoors – walk around in nature
- Forgive yourself for every negative thought
- Be grateful – say thank you to nature, people and things
- Go easy on yourself – with time, you will see the progress!
Read the above… take the time… mindfulness is magic.
Mindfulness a way of training yourself to focus your attention in a certain way to calm your mind. It can help you in your day-to-day life, work, relationships and overall wellbeing.
– Health Direct
Keeping Fit Mindfully
Try and incorporate mindful exercises like Yoga, Tai Chi or Pilates into your fitness routine. It’s importance to prioritise a fit and healthy lifestyle as research shows that exercise helps:
- Keep our immune system strong:
- Keep our airways functioning well: and
- Slows down our bodies stress response.
Slow down and enjoy a quiet moment with mindfulness to de-stress and enjoy life’s little moments.
