Here are some ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine:
Mindful eating –
Really focus on and savor each bite of food. Pay attention to the tastes, textures and smells. Eat slowly and deliberately.
Mindful walking –
While walking from place to place, focus only on the sensations of putting one foot in front of the other. Notice how your feet feel against the ground.
Mindful listening –
When conversing with others or listening to music, really focus your full attention on the words being said or the sounds you’re hearing. Try to block out distractions.
Mindful chores –
While washing dishes, doing laundry or other chores, focus only on the task at hand. Notice how the water feels, the smells of the soap, the sounds of the water or machine.
Mindful showering –
Really focus on the sensations of the water, the temperature, the feeling of the soap. Notice your breathing and how your body feels.
Mindful exercise –
While exercising, focus on how your body feels with each movement. Notice your breathing and any sensations in your muscles. Block out distractions.
Practice brief moments –
Set intentions for 1-2 minute pockets of mindfulness throughout the day, like while waiting in line or at a red light. Just focus on your breath and present moment.
Use mindfulness reminders –
Set an alarm or reminder to bring your attention back to the present moment. Move yourself out of mental time travel.
The key is to practice non-judgment and simply observe your experience in the moment, without trying to control it. Start small and build up a mindfulness practice over time.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
