Mindfulness meditation can change lives. From an enhanced sense of oneness with the world to the easing of depression and anxiety, through to the physical benefits on physiological stress levels, heart health and healing, there are a thousand and one reasons to practice mindfulness. But if you’re a total beginner, is it really as easy as ‘just sit there for a few minutes and day and be aware of your surroundings’? Nope. Not at all.
1 – Make Time for Mindfulness
If you’re going to get started, you’re going to have make it happen. That means prioritizing your desire to start a mindfulness practice and not constantly putting it off or letting it slide down your list.
2 – Start with Mindful Breathing
You can practice mindfulness in numerous ways, including through mindful walking or other physical activities – mindful chores, even. However, for the complete beginner, the easiest way to start is through mindful breathing.
3 – Persevere Daily
To get the maximum benefit from mindfulness, it needs to be a daily practice, even if it’s only five minutes a day.
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