Meditation Through Exercise
Many people avoid meditation because they don’t like to sit still. But mindfulness can be an active process that happens through movement! Meditation during exercise can increase your satisfaction from workouts. Read this article for more ideas about how to bring mindful meditation techniques into your workout!
Holiday Mindfulness Tips
The holidays are full of joy but they can also be stressful. Here are some techniques to help make your holiday more joyful!
1) Take a walk. Pay close attention to the sounds, sights and smells. Really appreciate the scenery around you. Walking is an excellent way to decrease stress and boost your mood!
2) Take 3-5 minutes to meditate. Meditation is a great way to center yourself. It’s easy – simply find a quiet place to sit for a few minutes. Focus on your breathing, deep calming breaths that fill your lungs. If your mind wanders (which is natural), gently come back to focusing on your breath. The goal is to be present in the moment.
3) Be kind to yourself. Take a bath or a nap. Call a friend. Go to the movies or play a game. Anything to reminds you of the joy this holiday season is filled with!
Mindfulness & Gratitude
Want to feel more alive and enthusiastic? Hoping to ditch anger and resentment to enter the new year emotionally lighter? Check out this awesome step by step guide to a quick mindfulness exercise that’ll help you achieve these goals!
Self-Reflection is Good for the Soul
https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/introspection-self-reflection/
Self reflection is essential for personal growth!
Check out these articles for some ideas of some questions to journal about!
7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude
https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201504/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-gratitude?amp&usqp=mq331AQHCAFYAYABAQ%3D%3D&_js_v=0.1&fbclid=IwAR2C_YMisVrYjUS5XU5KJokosnOPRRmlv9t7uOZArw2ZRfAiD50ip-eg-EQ#aoh=15439046608359&_ct=1543904682378&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Fwhat-mentally-strong-people-dont-do%2F201504%2F7-scientifically-proven-benefits-gratitude
Gratitude is the single most important thing you can do for your mental and physical health! An attitude of gratitude will improve the quality (and the sometimes even the quantity) of your life! Start focusing on appreciation and gratitude today!
