Psychology Today defines MINDFULNESS as:
"a state of active, open attention on the present. When you're mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to experience."
Apparently, the year 2014 was called the “year of mindful living” (WHO knew? I seem to have missed this trend!). It was the answer to stress, burnout, tech addiction & distractions… the effects of general business.
So if your goal is find that zen zone and be attentive to the present moment, here are things a mindful person is likely to do:
1. TAKES WALKS & GETS OUTSIDE!
2. REALLY FOCUSES! Really pay attention to daily activities as you perform them (this means when you have sex… don’t be thinking of baking a cake!)
3. CREATES! From baking, crafting, painting, writing.. do something other than work!
4. UNITASKS! Yes, this is the opposite of multi-tasking (which every employer expects)! Studies now show that we are incapable of doing multiple tasks at one time WELL. Try intent focus on one task at a time.
5. SETS SMARTPHONE LIMITS! Know when NOT to check your phone; do not be a victim of Nomophobia (fear of being out-of-touch)- take back control!
6. SEEKS NEW EXPERIENCES! Be an adventuress!
7. ACCEPTS THEIR FEELINGS! “Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.” ~Mother Teresa
8. LAUGHS! Don’t take yourself so seriously!
I want to know this person;
they certainly sound like someone I would love to hang with!
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