Many people choose to practice mindfulness as a form of meditation, whether it’s to help manage mental health or simply as a way to spend some quality time with their thoughts.
Mindfulness comes in many forms and there are many benefits to practising mindfulness such as reducing stress, anxiety and depression, alleviating insomnia and also helping with focus and attention. This makes it an excellent activity for lots of different people with different needs.
There are several different ways you can incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. Whether you have a little or a lot of time to spare, there are many options for daily meditation.
Walking meditation is a way to be mindful while also exercising. Typically, you will walk in a straight line, circle or back and forth in some kind of pattern and at a slow and considered pace.
You may also choose to do this over a long distance and can include it in daily activities such as walking to and from work, walking the dog or going to the shop.
Mindful eating is another way to turn an everyday task into meditation. Grounding yourself while cooking and eating a meal is a good way to focus and give yourself some free headspace. Focus on the taste and texture of food, eat your meal in silence or take your meal slowly.
Listening to music can also be a form of mindfulness. Focus on a song and consider how you feel when you listen to it, pinpoint all the different sounds and focus on different aspects of the music and how they resonate with you.
This is a good opportunity to empty your mind of stress and anxiety for a few minutes every day.
Puzzles and problem games and activities can also help. Playing simple, single-player games can help you sharpen your mind but also spend a few peaceful moments focusing on yourself.
A few examples of these kinds of activities are sudoku, solitaire, crosswords, word searches, jigsaw puzzles and word games.
Another way to practise mindfulness is to simply sit and meditate. Setting aside time to relax yourself body and mind is a great way to ground yourself and destress.
You may choose to do this sitting, lying down or even in the bath or shower. Being in a relaxing environment is key. Just closing your eyes, focusing on your breathing and allowing any anxious thoughts to dissipate for a few minutes can help ease your worries.
Mindfulness can be achieved through thorough and extensive focus and participation but also through gentle, subtle everyday changes. Regardless of how you decide to introduce mindfulness techniques into your daily life, you are sure to see the benefits.
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