Mindfulness is being fully present in the moment – noticing your thoughts, emotions, perceptions, and sensations as they arise - without judgment.
Without judgment is a crucial part of mindfulness and is what makes it different to being self-aware.
Mindfulness can really help you make the most of all of your self-care practices.
Here are a few ways that you can practice mindfulness right now.
- Mindful seeing - sit by a window for 5 minutes and look out
- Mindful walking - take 15 minutes to walk somewhere alone
- Mindful morning – take a few minutes to do some silent morning stretches – listen to your what your body is telling you
- Mindful appreciation – appreciating the seemingly little things that quietly enhance your life
- Do one thing at a time…
- Observe your thoughts…