It's not always cupcakes and laying around... Well actually every afternoon we do our mindfulness.
Mindfulness is the art of paying attention. Being mindful means switching from 'doing' mode to 'being' mode. It means being aware of each stage of the journey rather than racing at full pelt towards the finish line, adopting a beginners mind and appreciating each moment as it comes.
Being mindful means accepting and observing any thoughts or emotions that arise, rather than labelling them as good or bad, living in the present rather than dwelling in the past, or ruminating on the future. In short, being mindful means trying to tame your 21st-century brain.
The human brain is busy by nature so trying to empty it completely is impossible. But by starting to train it at a young age to switch off or live in the present will create a space for greater creativity, improved concentration and boosted immunity.
It really is as simple as stopping to smell the roses on your walk to school, feeling the pavement under your feet as you go for a run, or making the time to lay down and focus on your breath entering and exiting your body. It's a great place to start and one that your mind and body will thank you for.
Mindfulness is the art of paying attention. Being mindful means switching from 'doing' mode to 'being' mode. It means being aware of each stage of the journey rather than racing at full pelt towards the finish line, adopting a beginners mind and appreciating each moment as it comes.
Being mindful means accepting and observing any thoughts or emotions that arise, rather than labelling them as good or bad, living in the present rather than dwelling in the past, or ruminating on the future. In short, being mindful means trying to tame your 21st-century brain.
The human brain is busy by nature so trying to empty it completely is impossible. But by starting to train it at a young age to switch off or live in the present will create a space for greater creativity, improved concentration and boosted immunity.
It really is as simple as stopping to smell the roses on your walk to school, feeling the pavement under your feet as you go for a run, or making the time to lay down and focus on your breath entering and exiting your body. It's a great place to start and one that your mind and body will thank you for.