mind·ful·ness [mynd] + [fuhl] + [nuhs]

noun

  1. 1.

    the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.

    "their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition"

  2. 2.

    a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.

from dictionary.com

MINDFULNESS is all about getting into the present moment. Whether through breath, movement, meditation or joy, when we are fully immersed within the present, we open to all that is possible and bring peace within.

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE MINDFULNESS RESOURCES:

  1. HEADSPACE: Headspace is a meditation app that guides you through mindfulness exercises. I find it to be super user-friendly with a wide variety of guided meditations; Headspace makes it easy and enjoyable to create a daily meditation practice. I love its calming effect and its ability to help me feel more centered and grounded throughout the day.

  2. REVERI: I absolutely love this app! Reveri is an app developed by hypnosis expert Dr. David Spiegel who is the Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and director of the Stanford Center on Stress and Health and Center for Integrative Medicine. The app provides focused self-hypnosis sessions that cover a range of challenges like insomnia, stress, focus, pain perception, eating habits, and quitting smoking or drinking, and really speaks right to your subconscious mind.

  3. FOREST BATHING: Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, has been shown to improve mental health by reducing stress and anxiety levels. Spending time in nature has also been shown to boost moods and increase feelings of well-being. Who doesn’t love a walk in the woods? Being out in the forest without tech, taking deep breaths, and appreciating the beauty of nature around me is one of my favorite ways to practice mindfulness.

  4. PRANAYAMA: Pranayama is a yogic practice of controlling the breath. It can support a mindfulness practice by increasing awareness of the breath and improving concentration. Regular practice of pranayama has also been shown to help to reduce stress and anxiety, plus it feels great! Click on the “pranayama” link to learn more about incorporating this practice.

  5. PRACTICING MINDFULNESS IN EVERYDAY LIFE: Working to cultivate mindfulness in your everyday life can be so empowering and beneficial. Whether using meditation, mindful breathing, body scans, mindful walking, or mindful eating, taking the time to really stop your mind and focus on the happenings in the present is a powerful practice.