Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. The practice of mindfulness is part of mental health that helps reduce anxiety and depression. It involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind.
Its important to pay attention. It’s hard to slow down and notice things in the busy world. Try to take time to experience your environment with all of your senses- touch, sound, sight, smell and taste.
Mindfulness affects many aspects of our psychological well-being, improving the mood, increases positive emotions, and decreases anxiety, emotional reactivity, and job burnout. Their are some helpful techniques and exercise to help keep your mind clear and relaxed. The Self-Compassion Pause, The Observer Meditation, Five Senses Exercise, The 3-Step Mindfulness Exercise, Mindful Walking Down the Street Technique and The 3-Minute Breathing Space.
The three aspects of mindfulness are…
Intention-Your intention is what you hope to get from practicing mindfulness.
Attention-Mindfulness is about paying attention to your inner or outter experience.
Attitude-Mindfulness involved paying attention to certain attitudes, such as curiosity acceptance and kindness.
The goal of any mindfulness technique is to achieve a state of alert, focused relaxation by deliberately paying attention to thoughts and sensations without judgement. This allows the mind to refocus on the present moment.
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