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6 Simple Secrets to Unlock Mindfulness Now
Read this to use everyday tasks to get mindful right now. It's easier than you think...
Sol TV
December 26, 2024
š§āāļø TL/DR: Mindfulness as a Way of Life
š°ļø Sol Bites: 6 Mindful Moments to Elevate Your Day
āØ The Mindfulness + Self-Compassion Secret
š„ Video Bite: Neil Seligman on Mindfulness
š” Words of Wisdom
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So many people talk about how mindfulness changes their lives. Are you one of them? Or do you still wish you could just sit and breathe? Maybe youāve downloaded Insight Timer and have a streak going, but your life doesnāt feel any different. Or perhaps you are doing deep breathing exercises and donāt feel any calmer than before.
Keep reading and Iām going to let you in on something that changed the way I think about mindfulness.
TL/DR: Mindfulness as a Way of Life
It wasnāt until I realized that mindfulness isnāt a one-and-done thing that I began to feel less stressed about it. I realized that mindfulness is really just an attitude that I carry with me throughout the day. Now, I think of it as deep breathing and sitting still, which is where I practice, and all the things that happen to me during the day are where I apply what I learn.
Sol Bites: 6 Mindful Moments to Elevate Your Day
Continuing a mindfulness practice once you start seeing results is a lot more motivating. This guide to enjoying your daily life by focusing on your sensory experiences is a great place to start:
While Youāre Driving . . . Reconnect with the thrill of being on the road. Sense the steering wheel's grip and the car's responsiveness. Feel the shift as you accelerate and notice the world blurring, creating a dynamic connection between you and your surroundings.
While Youāre Eating . . . Turn each meal into a sensory adventure. Savor the textures and flavorsāfeel the crispness or spiciness as you bite something. Immerse yourself fully in what you experience as you chew. While eating, donāt watch television, look at your phone, or do anything distracting you from the sensations.
While Youāre in Meetings . . . Practice the art of deep listening. Drop your urge to respond (or check your phone if youāre bored), and focus entirely on the speakerās words. Allow their thoughts to wash over you, enhancing the quality of connection and understanding.
While Youāre Walking . . . Slow your pace and tune into the experience of movement. Feel the ground beneath you and the gentle sway of your arms and legs. Each step becomes a meditation, grounding you in the present.
While Youāre Listening to Music . . . Create a sonic meditation: Choose a song and give it your undivided attention. Let the rhythms and melodies envelop you, allowing the music to evoke emotions and sensations. Pay attention to how sound resonates within you and offers relaxation and inspiration.
While Youāre Doing Chores . . . Even mundane tasks can be transformative moments. Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates say they wash dishes nightly to get mindful and creative. Delight in the suds, embrace the repetitive movements and revel in the resulting cleanliness.
The Key: During these activities, focus on your five senses rather than thinking about or narrating a story about what you are doing.
Finally, a mindfulness approach that's kind to you - even when life gets messy.
Video Bite
Sol TV Creator Neil Seligman, says conscious actions align with your true self, values, and life vision. Mindfulness is key because, without inner reflection, you can't connect with your deepest desires.
Words of Wisdom
Mindfulness, as my colleagues and I study it, does not depend on meditation: It is the very simple process of noticing new things, which puts us in the present.
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