Enhance your Mindfulness

Mindfulness begins by comprehending your emotions, triggers, and responses. This approach involves initiating techniques within our daily routines and engagements, followed by embracing journaling, soliciting feedback, exploring beyond our comfort zone, and engaging in reflective practices. These five domains serve to effectively recognise and regulate emotions, fostering greater self-awareness.

Mindfulness Practices: Participating in mindfulness pursuits like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing fosters heightened self-awareness. These activities cultivate a concentrated attentiveness to the current moment, enabling people to observe their thoughts and feelings without bias. Here, I've outlined three daily exercises that intersect various activities, fostering a sense of improved efficiency and engagement.

• Mindful Walking or Running: Partake in walking or running meditation, focusing on the sensations of every stride, the rhythmic movements, and the surrounding environment. This practice aids in directing attention to the present moment and embodies an active form of mindfulness. It serves as a valuable technique, especially during runs, to centre and clear one's thoughts.

• Mindful Eating: Engage in mindful eating by attentively savouring each element of your meal - the flavours, textures, aromas, and the process of chewing. This practice fosters appreciation for nourishment and cultivates gratitude toward high-quality food.

• Loving-Kindness Meditation: Focus on generating feelings of compassion and goodwill toward oneself and others. This practice cultivates kindness, empathy, and positive emotions. I use this if I feel aggravated or frustrated with someone, it helps me see both sides of the situation, develop a deeper empathy while releasing any negative feelings.