Create Your Own Calm (Mindfullness)

WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?

Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress. Spending too much time planning, problem-solving, daydreaming, or thinking negative or random thoughts can be draining. It can also make you more likely to experience stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. Practicing mindfulness exercises can help you direct your attention away from this kind of thinking and engage with the world around you.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS?

Mindfulness has been proven to be effective in improving our mental health:

  • Relieves stress

  • Reduces anxiety

  • Depression; Improves mood and happiness

  • Increases concentration and focus

  • Improves self-esteem

Mindfulness has also been shown to be effective in improving our physical health, including:

  • Boost in energy levels

  • Improved sleep

  • Reduced chronic pain

  • Improved heart function

  • Helps symptoms of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, asthma, and fibromyalgia

Rebecca White