The benefits of positive thinking on our overall well-being have been well documented. However, it’s not always easy to stay positive when you’re facing a tough situation or you continue to replay negative thoughts over and over again in your mind. That’s where a positive thinking …
Mindfulness is one of the foundations of meditation. It allows you to focus on the small details of the moment. You can observe the activities in your mind without needing to draw conclusions. As you go along, though, you notice it isn’t so easy to separate …
As you embark on your personal journey to becoming more mindful, a close friend asks you to join them at a yoga class. The idea of yoga is not something you’ve found particularly appealing, perhaps because you get overly self-conscious about the way you look while …
So, you’ve decided to become more mindful. Perhaps you’ve invested in a yoga mat, meditation books, or some other items you think may help you on your journey. However, when you sit down for your first few sessions, you can’t help but get distracted. Your mind …
So you’re trying to become more mindful and you’re not really seeing the results you expected. Why is that? Just how long does it take to become more mindful? Some benefits of mindfulness can be felt immediately. For example, deep-breathing exercises can produce a quick, temporary …
When you are first learning to be more mindful it can be difficult to implement mindfulness exercises into your daily routine. To help with this, I came up with a list of 18 ways that you can practice mindfulness during your day. So how can you …
Wondering how often you should practice mindfulness is a common question, especially for those who are just starting. I know I wondered the same thing, which is why I thought this would make a useful post. So, how often should you practice mindfulness? Answer: You should …
