Other Tips To Practice Mindfulness

If you are experiencing thoughts that cause great discomfort or unease, it might be time to begin a mindfulness practice to support coming back to the here and now, which can significantly reduce your level of stress.

While mindfulness has origins in Eastern philosophy and Buddhism, there is no necessary religious component to mindfulness. Anyone with any belief system can enjoy the benefits of mindfulness.

• You are struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression.
• You feel distracted or find it hard to concentrate.
• You feel stressed.
• You have a hard time practicing self-compassion

As Eastern practices gain more popularity in the West, mindfulness has been paired with cognitive therapy . Research shows some very promising results in a num...

• Try an app. If you are new to the practice of mindfulness, using an app that provides information, resources, and guided practices can be helpful for getting started.
• Practice focusing on one thing at a time. Multitasking can leave you feeling distra...

While research suggests that mindfulness has a wide range of benefits, that does not mean that it is without potential adverse effects. One study on the impact of intensive meditation found that more than 60% of participants experienced at least one negative effect.

Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more fully aware of the present moment—non-judgmentally and completely—rather than dwelling in the past or projecting into the future.

It generally involves a heightened awareness of sensory stimuli (noticing your breathing, feeling t...

• Pay attention : Take the time to notice things in the world around you, including your own feelings, senses, and thoughts. Focus on slowing down and enjoying the things you are experiencing.
• Focus on the moment : Rather than thinking about the past o...