The practice of being aware of the moment is so hip right now. With its roots in ancient Buddhist practices, mindfulness is a way of finding acceptance through awareness. Concentration on the moment allows us to witness our thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Mindfulness is touted as one of the best tools for recovery from all sorts of trauma and mental illness by psychologists as a component of CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) but you don't need to have depression or anxiety to get benefit from mindfulness.
Mindfulness has been clinically proven to reduce stress, improve memory, reduce blood pressure, improve the ability to cope with stress, aid digestion, improve stamina and bring greater satisfaction to relationships.
So, rather than reinvent the wheel, I rely on the wise words of one of my favourite humans, Thich Nhat Hanh to demonstrate the ways of mindfulness. Or you could try these tips.
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