What is mindfulness and how can it help me?

Mindfulness is a practice that consists of paying full attention to the present moment, without judging or reacting to what is happening. It is about observing with curiosity and acceptance what is happening inside us (thoughts, emotions, sensations) and in our environment (sounds, smells, images).

Mindfulness has multiple benefits for our physical and mental health.. Some of them are:

• It reduces stress and anxiety by helping us to regulate our emotions and calm our mind.
• Improves concentration and memory by training our ability to focus on what we do and avoid distractions.
• It fosters self-esteem and self-awareness by facilitating self-knowledge and respect for our needs and limits.
• It enhances creativity and problem solving by stimulating our minds to explore new possibilities and perspectives.
• It favors interpersonal relationships by developing our empathy and assertive communication.

To practice mindfulness, no special material or condition is required.. It only takes a little time and willpower. There are different ways to do it, for example:

• Meditation: consists of sitting comfortably, closing our eyes and focusing our attention on our breath or on some other object (a sound, a word, an image). It is about observing what is going through our mind without getting caught up in it or judging it. If we get distracted, we gently return to the breath or the chosen object.
• Mindfulness exercises: consist of performing some daily activity with full awareness, such as eating, walking, showering or brushing your teeth. It is about paying attention to the sensations we experience in each moment, such as tastes, smells, textures or sounds.
• Yoga: consists of performing a series of body postures that combine breathing, movement and balance. It is about being present in our body and in our sensations, without forcing or competing.

Mindfulness is a practice that can be incorporated into our daily life in a simple and gradual way.. It is not about making it perfect or achieving any result. It is about enjoying the process and the benefits it brings. Mindfulness is a way of life more conscious, more fulfilled and happier.

If you want to start practicing mindfulness and incorporate it into your daily routine until it becomes a healthy habit, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you achieve it.