WHAT IS MINDFULNESS AND HOW TO USE IT TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE QUALITY
Are you in a rush all day?
Do you feel stressed and anxious and have the feeling that you can’t cope with everything?
Have you tried many things, but you can’t control that feeling?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have a solution for you that is backed by scientists from all over the world and has been practiced by millenary cultures and philosophies: it is mindfulness.
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
Mindfulness seeks to improve people’s life quality through the focus on the present moment. It is a method to achieve maximum consciousness by focusing on what is happening here and now, and accepting it without trying to change or judge anything.
WHY PRACTICE IT?
Several scientific pieces of research have shown that including mindfulness in our daily routines, brings us multiple benefits for both our physical and mental health. Among them, the following stand out:
· Greater self-awareness
· Resilience development
· Stress and anxiety reduction
· Improved concentration and memory levels
· Insomnia reduction
· Rejuvenation
· Better management of negative thoughts
· Better pain management
· Self-control in children
HOW IS IT PRACTICED?
Some examples of ways in which we can achieve a deep state of awareness, focus, and ease (mindfulness), are doing yoga, meditating, or practicing mindful breathing. Here are some steps to help you in the process:
1. Find your peaceful time of the day: in the morning right after waking up, before going to bed at the end of the day, after lunch at noon…
2. Choose a relaxed environment or place: free of noise and/or distractions, with a suitable temperature and in which you feel very comfortable.
3. Put on comfortable clothes and position yourself: Sitting on the floor with your back straight to avoid hindering your breathing or lying on a mat.
4. Focus on your breathing: Concentrate on how the air enters through your nose into your lungs, how it nourishes your whole body with oxygen, and how it leaves again through your nose, taking with it everything negative.
5. Let thoughts and emotions appear freely: It is essential to maintain a neutral attitude towards them, not to judge them as good or bad, simply perceive and observe them in an impersonal way.
It is normal for your mind to wander and get distracted frequently. When it does, redirect your attention to the breath. With practice, you will improve your technique.
In relation to time, it is best to start practicing several minutes a day and gradually increase your practice as you get into a routine until you reach the ideal time of 30 minutes a day.
Mindfulness is essential if you want to experience a very close connection with yourself, your body, your mind, and your emotions.
We know that starting or improving your technique can be complicated. That’s why we offer you certified coaches specialized in this practice to guide you and help you in the process.
Don’t miss the opportunity, and call today!
Marina Conejero
Certified Flourishing Life Coach