7 In-The-Moment Techniques To Be Mindful Every Day

Mindfulness is an amazing open state of mind when your attention is fully present in the moment and you are experiencing everything without assessment or judgement. You might have heard this term before and have probably read it somewhere alongside yoga and meditation, and we guarantee that you’ve already experienced it one way or another – just for a few seconds or minutes while you were staring at a breathtaking sunset, thinking of nothing other than the beauty in front of your eyes. Mindfulness helps you keep calm and understand your emotions better. It also reduces stress levels and makes you a happier person in general. The benefits are endless! Here are 7 in-the-moment techniques to be mindful every day.

 

 

Pay attention to your breath
Breathing is life. It is the most natural process that happens in our bodies 24/7, yet we rarely pay attention to it. One of the easiest ways to become mindful and aware of the present moment is to bring your full attention to the process of inhaling and exhaling. In yoga there’s a term called ‘prana’ which means ‘life force that fills your lungs’. It exists for a reason because we can live long enough without food and water, but without breathing we can only last mere minutes. Being aware of this process will help you reach a meditative state that calms both your body and mind.

 

 

Listen
Not many people have mastered the art of listening. Yet this is an incredible way to become more aware of the present and the experience of talking to another person. How many times have you been engaged in a conversation, thinking mostly about what you’ll say next, not what the other person is saying and feeling right now? Step aside for a little bit when you’re talking to someone, don’t rush, give them space if they want to express themselves, and listen with your full attention. You’ll be able to connect to a person on a deeper level and understand him or her better than ever.

 

Keep silent
We spend an awful amount of energy on talking. Not only do we talk, we also think a lot in the process, which leaves almost no space for awareness. Try practicing silence for as long as you want – a few minutes, hours or even days – and you’ll see how relaxed you will feel afterwards. Once your thought process calms down your consciousness will expand and you will feel and experience the surrounding world on a different level. You can combine this practice with long walks in the nature for a stunningly relaxing effect.

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