Yes, “Mindfulness” is almost considered a trendy word these days. It is, however, certainly one of the most powerful trends ever and very much needed in today’s world.
- “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.” – from Oxford Dictionaries.
- “Mindfulness is the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.” – from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
What are the benefits of Mindfulness?
The following is from Dr. Patrizia Collard’s “The Little Book of Mindfulness“:
- Increased experience of calm and relaxation
- Higher levels of energy and enthusiasm for living
- Increased self-confidence and self-acceptance
- Less threat of experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, addiction or low immune efficiency
- More self-compassion and compassion for others and our planet.
Wow. The list of benefits is compelling for individuals, teams, organizations, and our world. So, how do we incorporate mindfulness into our lives? How do we begin to integrate these practices into our routines, and ultimately our perspectives and core values? The Conscious Conformist will explore, share, and collaborate with this community on the best techniques.
When observed on a regular basis, mindfulness practices has been shown to change the biochemistry of our body as well as the structure of our brain.
How to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Life
Here are some areas to consider incorporating mindfulness into your life. They are easy, non-disruptive techniques to bring mindfulness closer to you. You choose what works best for you. We will expand on this collection – stay tuned!
Increasing and Expressing Gratitude
Engaging and Experiencing Meditation
Increasing Awareness of Your Breath
Doing Less and Being More
Exercising Mind and Body Connection
Food Is Chemistry
Have you incorporated mindfulness into your life? How has it changed your perspective? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below.
[…] Mindfulness meditation involves focusing on the present moment without judgement. Fall into the sensations of each present moment: the warmth of the sun on your skin, the sound of the breeze in the trees, the smell of freshly brewed coffee, or the feeling of comfort when you slip into bed for the night. […]