Mindful Essay: My Journey With Mindfulness

10-Minute Mindfulness appeals to me because I am at a time in my life where peace and simplicity are priority. The stresses of my everyday living are causing emotional, physical and mental harm. A lifestyle change is needed to prevent further harm; mindfulness is a lifestyle change that requires dedication, practice and openness. Learning to live in the present moment, not the past or future, is key to reducing stress and becoming aware of the triggers that bring discord. This book provides support, guidance and encouragement in learning to be mindful. It provides the necessary tools for you to be successful in listening to your inner self and in becoming more aware of the moment you are in without passing judgement on yourself or others. It
27). My mornings are routine and I move very quickly to get everything accomplished. After reading this book, I chose making my bed and enjoying my morning cup of coffee as mindfulness practices.
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I make my bed every day, not paying attention to the task, while thinking about the next thing I need to get done. For the last two weeks, I have made my bed daily and felt a sense of pride after doing so. The added five minutes it takes to tuck the sheets in, straighten the sheets and comforter, and place the pillows in a neat presentation, while paying attention only to this, has given me such a sense of accomplishment and pride. At times, I take an extra minute just to look at my bed absorb how neat and pretty my bed and bedroom look. The energy I feel at that moment moves forward with me and it makes the next tasks seem less mundane. I find myself smiling more and getting other tasks done in a relaxed
However, most of the time I am drinking it while doing other task and not enjoying the warmth or smell of the coffee, which is what I love about it. I have decided to wait to drink my coffee until all my required morning tasks are completed; it has proved to be beneficial. 10 minutes before I start work, I brew my coffee (in the Keurig), stand at the counter and close my eyes, taking in the aroma as the warm liquid fills my special cup. I use an actual coffee cup, not the insulated travel ones, because I like the warmth the coffee brings to it. After that, I find a quiet spot to sit and drink my coffee, thinking of nothing but the warmth of the cup and smell. When my mind starts to drift, I bring the cup to my nose, close my eyes and inhale, bringing me back to the present moment. This has been one of the best lifestyle changes I have made. It grounds me before I start work and has made my morning less stressful and more productive. I no longer feel like crying at lunch time. These very simple lifestyle changes/mindfulness habits have had such a profound effect on my well-being. The energy felt is contagious and makes me want to learn more ways to incorporate mindfulness into my day.
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