mindfulness meditation: a practce to overcome stress and anxiety

As we know in today’s life we all are dealing with stress and anxiety issues. Whether it be a child or an adult, facing mental health problems every day. Data shows especially during covid19 lots of people went through depression and anxiety issues.

  Why do we need mindfulness meditation 👍

It is a mental practice which relieves us from:

• The overthinking pattern of our mind 
• Negative thoughts
• Difficult situations we face 

      So to overcome these mental health issues we can spend only a few minutes of our everyday routine for ourselves.

There are many different types of mindfulness meditation practices, including guided meditations, body scans, and mindful movement practices like yoga. Many people find it helpful to incorporate mindfulness meditation into their daily routine to promote overall well-being and improve their quality of life.

At times, life can feel overwhelming and stressful, and it can be difficult to find a sense of peace and balance. But with mindfulness meditation, you can create calmness within yourself, a place where you can find comfort and solace no matter what is happening around you.

When you practice mindfulness, you tap into your inner wisdom and strength and learn to trust yourself and your instincts. You discover that you have the power to choose how you respond to challenges and difficulties, and you cultivate a sense of resilience and courage that carries you through even the toughest times.

You also develop a greater sense of connection and compassion for others through mindfulness meditation. You learn to see beyond surface appearances and judgments, and you develop a deep understanding and empathy for the struggles and challenges that others face. You become more open-hearted and generous and experience a greater sense of meaning and purpose in your life.

So if you’re feeling lost or overwhelmed or looking for a way to find peace and balance amidst the chaos of life, consider giving mindfulness meditation a try. It may just be the gift you give yourself that will improve your life.

   As Mr. Brach said:  “mindfulness is your awareness of what’s going on in the present moment without any judgment.”

What are the requirements 👍

     YES!!!! MINDFULNESS MEDITATION requires only :

•  A comfortable place to sit:
• 3 to 5 minutes of free time 
• A judgment free mindset

How to do this practice 🙂:

Get comfort:

• just be in comfortable clothes and relax for 2 to 3 minutes in a quiet place. Sit in a chair or on the floor keeping your neck, back and head straight.

Consider time:

during meditation some people lose track of time so just remove attention from time. It is good if you set an alarm for 10 min or as per your convenience.

Focus on your breath:

pay attention to your inhalation and exhalation.

feel your belly outward and inward,

feel the sensation of air moving in and out of your body.

Notice your thoughts:

• we need not try to stop our thoughts, keep and watch over them and let them come and go. Need not suppress or ignore them.

Give yourself a break:

• if u see you are carried away by your thoughts without any judgment try to focus on your breathing process.

DAILY ACTIVITIES WITH MINDFULNESS

Once we are in some meditation practice We can practice  mindfulness in our day to day activities also :

While eating:

generally, when we eat we don’t focus on the food we either watch TV or phone while eating. Now try to eat slowly and focus on food only instead of indulging in  any other activity.

While walking:

• integrating mindfulness while walking is a great practice. Pay attention to your steps and surroundings. Walk a little slower than normal. Focus on breath, not on thoughts.

While drinking water :

• drink water slowly and feel the flow of water through your body.

     These small practices of mindfulness will help you a lot in boosting your mental health.

The key is to find a technique that resonates with you and to practice regularly in order to reap the benefits.

IMPACT OF INCLUDING  MINDFULNESS PRACTICES IN YOUR DAILY ROUTINE 😀

   Many studies and research shows that mindfulness meditation and practices are helpful in improving persons mental health by :

• Reducing stress and anxiety
• Lowers heart rate
• Improved immunity system 
• Better sleep

There’s happier and healthier you

Thus with these practices, we can live life to our full potential. So be MINDFUL BY FOCUSING YOUR AWARENESS ON THE PRESENT MOMENT AND LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST .

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