Mindfulness 3

Mindfulness means you are fully aware of all aspects of what you are sensing in the present moment.

*  You focus on current thoughts without judging them.

*  You put past thoughts and what the future has in store out of your mind.

Mindfulness Exercise

*  Set aside five (or more) minutes. Find a place with no distractions. Get comfortable.

*  Focus on your breathing or anything in the present, such as the sounds you hear or an object in your sight.

*  As thoughts pop up in your mind, let them go without judging them. Return your focus to what you see, hear, feel, or are doing in the moment.

You can also practice mindfulness while you listen to music, walk, run, garden, or with any activity.

Take a Rest from Your Emotions

Detach yourself from your thoughts and emotions. Imagine sitting on a hill and viewing your thoughts and feelings at the bottom of the hill. Observe your thoughts as they pass by. Or, you can stop and think about them. Tell yourself: “I have control over when and how I think about a situation.”

Allow your emotional reactions to a situation or issue take a rest for a bit. This helps your mind use logical thinking.