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mindfulness thrown around a lot as a solution to so many problems
But what does mindfulness ACTUALLY do?
What does sitting still for a few minutes and doing some breathing exercises actually help me?
Here's a thread where I'll break it all down for you
mindfulness thrown around a lot as a solution to so many problemsBut what does mindfulness ACTUALLY do?
What does sitting still for a few minutes and doing some breathing exercises actually help me?
Here's a thread where I'll break it all down for you
Mindfulness simplifies the moment
We're used to having 20 tabs open at once - on our computers and in our minds
Everyone wants to get ahead. And everyone wants to get things done asap
With this comes stress, worry and a rush of anxiety
We're used to having 20 tabs open at once - on our computers and in our minds
Everyone wants to get ahead. And everyone wants to get things done asap
With this comes stress, worry and a rush of anxiety
With mindfulness, you slow everything down
Your mind focuses on one thing only
When you do this, you train your mind to focus on one thing at one time
It's like going to the gym - but training your mind to be present
And here are 3 benefits of that
Your mind focuses on one thing only
When you do this, you train your mind to focus on one thing at one time
It's like going to the gym - but training your mind to be present
And here are 3 benefits of that
1. Mindfulness reduces stress
When you're worrying all the time, your mind gets stressed out
It needs a break
Being mindful and present helps you give full attention to what you're doing
Which makes you more productive and energized
When you're worrying all the time, your mind gets stressed out
It needs a break
Being mindful and present helps you give full attention to what you're doing
Which makes you more productive and energized
2. Mindfulness creates better health
Being mindful and present lowers your stress levels and helps you feel more centered
Here are some other benefits:
Feel more calm
Have higher brain function
Increase immune system
Sleep better
Being mindful and present lowers your stress levels and helps you feel more centered
Here are some other benefits:
Feel more calmHave higher brain functionIncrease immune systemSleep better
3. Mindfulness helps recovery
Meditating helps you physically when you need to recover from illness
Better mental health
Less problems with alcohol and drugs
Better performance at school and work
Better relationships
Less burnout
More resilience
Meditating helps you physically when you need to recover from illness
Better mental healthLess problems with alcohol and drugsBetter performance at school and workBetter relationshipsLess burnoutMore resilience
How can you start with mindfulness?
Challenge yourself to be mindful in one activity a day: a walk, mediation, writing, or something else you enjoy.
See how it feels to let yourself be fully present with that one thing and not having thoughts about anything else
Challenge yourself to be mindful in one activity a day: a walk, mediation, writing, or something else you enjoy.
See how it feels to let yourself be fully present with that one thing and not having thoughts about anything else
If you need extra help with tuning your mind into the present moment, look into getting a meditation headband that uses brainwave feedback to set you on the right track
I use the @ChooseMuse Meditation headband
Learn all about it here
https://bit.ly/3q5Yhtk
I use the @ChooseMuse Meditation headband
Learn all about it here
https://bit.ly/3q5Yhtk
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