Mindfulness in Daily Life: Bring mindfulness into your daily activities.

Think about your daily routine; Your works how much of it do you do consciously, with full concentration, with dedication? Most part of time connected to autopilot Is there any way to move? While eating, cooking, watching TV are you really at the moment Or is your mind too busy thinking about the past or the future? attentiveness Many studies onThe mind that lives in the past and the future is unhappy. speaks. So, stay in the moment, be aware; he must live every moment, every situation, every event with concentration, attention and care. Because when you disconnect from the moment, troubles begin, stress increases, well-being decreases, misfortune repeats …

Thich Nhat Hạnh, who achieved worldwide recognition through mindfulness: “The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you pay attention, you will see it.” said. How well said!

Awareness, recognize the present momentmeans to feel and observe attentively. Being aware of our momentary experiences through our senses, being aware of our thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations, can be defined as awareness. Awareness, psychological health, happiness and well-being Important for Mindfulness skills provide a range of benefits, including coping with stress, reduced anxiety, mental clarity, self-confidence, self-awareness, empathy, and emotional resilience. Mindful living helps us pay more attention to everything we do in daily life, and It keeps our minds focused on the present moment.

A more conscious life is closely linked to better decisions, better relationships, and a more fulfilling life. live to the fullest and enjoying every moment You want –who does not want to– so what should you do strengthen your awareness skills.

stay in the moment, be aware live consciously Although concepts such as meditation, breathing exercises, yoga, and gratitude practice come to mind at first, it is possible to perform actions more consciously in everyday life.

Daily Actions You Can Take More Consciously

Take a look at your daily life and start doing all the activities in your routine one by one with greater awareness. You can choose three or four daily activities to practice. Over time, you realized that you were doing everything with greater awareness and giving your full attention. Moreover, this ‘What should I do’ You don’t have to think long about it, here are the actions you can take with life awareness:

• Wake up: As soon as you wake up, take three deep breaths before getting out of bed. This will help you tune into the moment with a double benefit, giving your brain a boost of oxygen to calm your mind and get you out of bed.
• Get up: As soon as you get out of bed, take a deep breath and stretch your arms towards the ceiling as far as you can, fingers up. Then, as you exhale, relax, lean forward and try to touch your toes. Be sure to focus on your breathing and yawning.
• To make the bed: Making your bed first thing in the morning is a great opportunity to practice mindfulness. Give full attention to folding the sheets, gradually waving the pillows as you touch them, feeling the texture of the bedspread, and carefully smoothing every corner of the bed.
• Take a shower: When you shower, spend a minute or two just feeling the water on your skin. Focus on the temperature of the water, its flow, the effect it has on your skin, and the sounds it makes.
• Dress up: Most of us are in a hurry to get dressed, but by taking a few minutes to get dressed in the morning, you can focus on the moment by paying attention to how the clothes feel on your skin, the texture of the fabric, and the warmth. they provide.
• Heating water: Stop running around the house while boiling water to make tea or coffee. While the water boils, sit quietly and pay attention to the bubbling of water, to the steam coming out.

• Drink tea/coffee: Drink your tea or coffee slowly rather than rushing. Focus on the taste of the drink, its temperature, the sensation it gives you as it travels from your throat to your stomach.
• Teeth cleaning: If you sometimes brush your teeth quickly without even looking at yourself in the mirror, now is the time to change that. Pay attention to each tooth, the taste of the paste, the foamy water.
• Listen to music: Bring the songs you always put in the background right in front of you this time and allow yourself to fully immerse yourself in the song to focus on yourself, the moment, the time you are in. Focus on the lyrics, rhythm, tempo, rising and falling sound of the song.
• Run: Put aside all the stimulants, the headphones, the thoughts in your head and focus on the sounds around you as you run, the force with which your feet touch the ground, the muscles that heat up in your body.
• Prepare a to-do list: Although it is difficult to break away from the digital world, with the traditional technique of paper-pencil to-do list prepare. Pay attention to the pen, fingers, size and shape of the letter.
• Stopping at a red light: If you are one of those who get nervous or nervous while driving and being stuck in traffic, this time you can be more mindful while waiting for a red light. Every time you stand in the light, take a deep breath and try to ease the tension in your shoulders.
• Hug: We believe that very few things evoke such a warm, comforting feeling of hugging a loved one, but sometimes this action can be rushed. Instead of rushing, try to slow down time. Hug tightly, notice the warmth of your arms, the pressure, and the smell of the person you are hugging.
• Eat: Take bites of food and chew slowly. Notice the texture; Is it crispy or soft? It’s spicy, bitter, sweet, hot or cold… Give your full attention to every bite you eat and don’t look at anything while you eat, don’t play on your phone, just focus on the food.
• Taking off shoes: The feeling of taking off your shoes and entering the house after a long day outside is, we guessed it, extremely comforting… So it also deserves a little attention. Focus on the laces of your shoes, the feeling you feel when you take your feet out of your shoes, the relaxation of your toes, one by one.

• Cooking: Cooking is a great opportunity to raise awareness. Pay attention to the sound of a knife on a cutting board, to the texture of fruits and vegetables, to dishes that smell when heated, and you’ll find yourself consciously creating delicious flavors while staying in the moment.
• to sweep: Broom making may not be a favorite activity for many of us. However, if done with care, it can turn into a great mindfulness exercise. Focus on the sound of a vacuum cleaner, the quick removal of dust, the speed at which you move, or the pressure of your feet on the floor.

Bonus: do nothing!

Are you ready to do nothing for at least 5 minutes? No need to check notifications on your phone, listen to music, watch something on TV, drink coffee, have a snack! Try to stand still. Just sit down and let go of the desire to be productive. Accept all the feelings that arise in you, welcome and let go of passing thoughts. Briefly; leave yourself. If you’d like, you can also check out our Inactivity Guide article.

Remember, developing mindfulness can help you live a happier life, not just for one day, but for the rest of your life. For more mindfulness tips, read our articles:

Mindfulness at Work: Focus on Your Mind by Staying in the Moment
Five Step Guide to Practicing Mindfulness Meditation
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