“No yesterdays are ever wasted for those who
give themselves to today.” ~Brendan Francis
Anyone can be mindful for a moment or two, but
developing your mindfulness muscle means that
you have to take things to a higher level.
In today’s world it’s all too easy to get
distracted from what’s truly important. Wherever
you go, and whatever you do, you see messages
designed to get you to perform a specific action
and distract you from the fact that you are
already whole.
There are no reminders to be mindful unless we
create them.
The responsibility is in your hands. Staying in the
present moment can dramatically reduce stress ,
increase your happiness, and give you bursts of
insight that might change your life.
Ever since I’ve started becoming aware of my
thoughts and staying in the now, my life has
improved significantly, and I know yours will, too.
Here are a few down-to-earth tips on how to
become more mindful:
1. Notice your tendencies.
You and I, we both have our unique tendencies
that distract us from the present moment. I’m a
worrier, so I tend to think about the future and
try to solve problems before they even happen.
What are your tendencies? What kind of thoughts
tend to rob you of the now?
These questions will help you become more
mindful about what is going on in your head,
which in turn leads to mindfulness.
A few examples of tendencies that are very
common are:
anxiety
worry
regret
guilt
fear
pleasure seeking
A great tip is to write down your tendencies and
how they tease you out of the now. Grab a piece
of pen and paper, and just do it.
2. Practice acceptance.
Once you start becoming mindful of your
tendencies, it’s crucial that you don’t judge
yourself. Practice acceptance and embrace who
you are.
The tendencies you have are there for a reason.
They are signposts pointing to the areas of your
life that need attention.
If you’re a chronic worrier, you need to start
noticing whenever you begin drifting to the
future. Become mindful, observe your thoughts,
and breathe.
We believe our thoughts to be the authority on
life, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Our thoughts are just thoughts.
3. Focus on your breath.
Your breath is a powerful and simple way to
anchor yourself in the present moment.
Whenever you are having a hard time staying in
the now, take deep breaths, and focus on your
breathing.
You could even count your breaths . Something I
like to do is count to four on the inhale and four
on the exhale.
It focuses the logical part of my brain on
counting and allows me to focus on my breath.
After a while I can release the crutch of
counting and just be.
4. Question your thoughts.
Your thoughts aren’t always right. In fact, they
are rarely right, especially if they make you feel
bad.
Question your thoughts constantly. When you
start to feel negative emotions, use it as a
reminder to examine what thoughts are causing
the commotion.
Most people walk around all day letting negative
thoughts cause negative feelings. We both know
that nothing good can come out of this.
It takes discipline to be mindful, but the rewards
are peace and happiness. Even researchers are
discovering the power of emotions. Negative
emotions not only have the power to make you
feel bad, but can affect your physical health as
well.
When u ever a negative thought arises, take a step
back, and look at if the thought is true.
If you do this watch how your days go without much stress
give themselves to today.” ~Brendan Francis
Anyone can be mindful for a moment or two, but
developing your mindfulness muscle means that
you have to take things to a higher level.
In today’s world it’s all too easy to get
distracted from what’s truly important. Wherever
you go, and whatever you do, you see messages
designed to get you to perform a specific action
and distract you from the fact that you are
already whole.
There are no reminders to be mindful unless we
create them.
The responsibility is in your hands. Staying in the
present moment can dramatically reduce stress ,
increase your happiness, and give you bursts of
insight that might change your life.
Ever since I’ve started becoming aware of my
thoughts and staying in the now, my life has
improved significantly, and I know yours will, too.
Here are a few down-to-earth tips on how to
become more mindful:
1. Notice your tendencies.
You and I, we both have our unique tendencies
that distract us from the present moment. I’m a
worrier, so I tend to think about the future and
try to solve problems before they even happen.
What are your tendencies? What kind of thoughts
tend to rob you of the now?
These questions will help you become more
mindful about what is going on in your head,
which in turn leads to mindfulness.
A few examples of tendencies that are very
common are:
anxiety
worry
regret
guilt
fear
pleasure seeking
A great tip is to write down your tendencies and
how they tease you out of the now. Grab a piece
of pen and paper, and just do it.
2. Practice acceptance.
Once you start becoming mindful of your
tendencies, it’s crucial that you don’t judge
yourself. Practice acceptance and embrace who
you are.
The tendencies you have are there for a reason.
They are signposts pointing to the areas of your
life that need attention.
If you’re a chronic worrier, you need to start
noticing whenever you begin drifting to the
future. Become mindful, observe your thoughts,
and breathe.
We believe our thoughts to be the authority on
life, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Our thoughts are just thoughts.
3. Focus on your breath.
Your breath is a powerful and simple way to
anchor yourself in the present moment.
Whenever you are having a hard time staying in
the now, take deep breaths, and focus on your
breathing.
You could even count your breaths . Something I
like to do is count to four on the inhale and four
on the exhale.
It focuses the logical part of my brain on
counting and allows me to focus on my breath.
After a while I can release the crutch of
counting and just be.
4. Question your thoughts.
Your thoughts aren’t always right. In fact, they
are rarely right, especially if they make you feel
bad.
Question your thoughts constantly. When you
start to feel negative emotions, use it as a
reminder to examine what thoughts are causing
the commotion.
Most people walk around all day letting negative
thoughts cause negative feelings. We both know
that nothing good can come out of this.
It takes discipline to be mindful, but the rewards
are peace and happiness. Even researchers are
discovering the power of emotions. Negative
emotions not only have the power to make you
feel bad, but can affect your physical health as
well.
When u ever a negative thought arises, take a step
back, and look at if the thought is true.
If you do this watch how your days go without much stress
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