By now, you’ve probably heard about the importance of mindfulness and living in the moment. Being present allows us to appreciate the little things in life instead of worrying about the struggles of tomorrow.
If you want to embrace a more mindful living and start incorporating mindfulness into your everyday routine – it can have a serious and positive impact on nearly every facet of your life. Embracing mindfulness can help you with relationships, your peace of mind, your health and your professional endeavours.
For starters, being present means creating awareness. Whether internally or externally, it’s about paying attention to what’s going on without attempting to change anything.
A couple of ideas for cultivating more awareness and presence in your daily life:
1. Celebrate the tiny joys.
2. Listen without intending to respond.
3. Be okay with not knowing all of the answers.
4. Listen to your body.
5. Reduce distractions.
6. Savor your rituals.
7. Find balance between flowing and planning.
8. Reflect on your day.
9. Get away from the digital world
10. Look up!