Exercises in MINDFULNESS

Take a moment to appreciate life’s little moments

Mindfulness – we’ve all heard the word bandied about before, but what is it really all about?

There are a variety of ways to describe mindfulness. While there is no clear definition, most will agree that it’s the ability to pay attention to the present moment with intention, non-judgmentally.

However, this is often easier said than done because we often spend very little time in the present as we fret over the past and worry about the future.

Mindfulness is a great tool to help us understand our emotions by creating space between our thoughts and our responses. There’s also growing research on its major benefits, including decreasing stress, anxiety and depression, as well as enhancing your emotional regulation, creativity and self-compassion. It’s now harder to slow down than ever before, so being more mindful allows us to experience life as we live it.