Mindfulness

My Experience of Mindfulness

 

I tried one taster session of Mindfulness at University and it really was useful. My Anxiety means that I constantly worry about the future be it the next few minutes or making the most of my entire life; Mindfulness gets you to focus on the present, the here and now.

 

Remember the last time you were doing something subconsciously, such as, brushing your teeth or driving, then realised you were thinking about something else, such as what to have for dinner that evening. You then suddenly enter back into the present and cant remember what you have subconsciously just done.

 

Mindfulness, teaches to you keep yourself focused on the present through meditation, yoga and breathing techniques. By doing this you can eliminate the Stressful and Anxious thoughts in your mind and just be.

 

Try it out!

 

This is something you can have a go at today. For two minutes when brushing your teeth, dedicate this time to being Mindful. As you begin to brush recognise the feelings you are experiencing in your mouth and hand, such as hard and rough. Then listen to the sounds in the room, from the buzz of the extractor fan to the water from the tap. Next think about the taste of the toothpaste and finally recognise your surroundings, from the shin of the tiles to the beauty of the lamp shade.

 

If you find your mind starts to wonder this is ok, recognise your mind wondered and what it was about then go back to being mindful.

 

There are a number of workshops out there both in the local community and online. I was lucky to take part for free at University, and will defiantly go to them in the future. 

 

For more information plus a free online stress tests visit www.bemindfulonline.com