All the chatter on mindful living by our favourite influencers and celebrities. They just might be onto something! From making conscious choices that not only affect oneself but also those around you, consider this a modern guide to living your best (and most peaceful) life!
MEDITATE
Connecting to your Senses
Benefits of meditation? Countless. It not only reduces anxiety and stress, but also increases concentration. Spare some time from your daily routine, and focus on your breathing, high frequency sounds or simply, follow a guided meditation video. Allow yourself some much needed me-time, away from your devices, to stay humbled and ultimately, present.
DIGITAL DETOX
Slowing Down
A fairly new lifestyle trend, we have all heard of a digital detox. But, what is it? It refers to taking time off from all digital media and electronic devices. It leaves you with ample time to yourself and do what you like without being distracted. Starting with baby steps and taking some time off can be really beneficial for your mental health.
MINDFULNESS WHILE EATING
Listen to your Body & Fuel it
Mindfulness while eating refers to an intentional focus on one’s emotions, thoughts and sensations present in the moment. In addition to allowing you to fully appreciate your dietary choices, it denotes complete control over your physical and emotional sensations while you are eating. Mindful eating does wonders for both, physical and mental well-being.
BEING ECO CONSCIOUS
Being Kind is Sexy
Environmental consciousness as well as awareness involves appreciating as well as being considerate for the environment. It refers to a lifestyle where you are conscious of your actions and try to minimise the harm it causes to the environment. Small changes in your lifestyle like switching to recyclable paper, reusable cloth bags, carrying reusable cutlery and avoiding single-use plastics can make a huge difference. Being mindful has numerous advantages; we just need to be more conscious of what we do and how it affects the environment.
OBSERVE, DON’T ABSORB
Maintain Your Peace of Mind
Easy to talk about, hard to follow. But what does ‘observe don’t absorb’ actually mean? In today’s age, when we are constantly keeping a tab on others’ lives, following our favourite influencers and trying to keep up with trends, it is essential to separate real and reel life. One should understand and learn how to observe what you see online, even in your surroundings, and not let it affect your mental peace. Let’s learn how to be happy for others while also not letting it affect your course of life.
BUILD A ROUTINE
Creating Healthy Daily Habits
Creating and following a routine in your daily life can aid in introducing discipline into your life.Creating a routine for yourself helps you set time limits for your daily activities which makes you feel in control of your life without overwhelming you. You should create such a routine that incorporates better habits in your life, reducing stress and anxiety while boosting productivity. Basically, build a routine to be your best productive self while also allowing you time to do things you enjoy.
MOVE
Health is Wealth: Mind & Body Connection
Often when we think of any kind of movement, we associate it with intense cardio or weightlifting. Although those kinds of movements help you build muscle or lose fat and are important to stay fit, it is also important to incorporate smaller movements like walking, yoga or even a simple stretch in your daily routine. Moving your body in any form not only helps release stress but also creates a mind-body connection. Starting with daily goals like talking a walk in fresh air or reaching a 10k steps mark everyday helps you stay connected to yourself.
Now that you know the basics of mindfulness, it’s time to incorporate these in your life. Maintaining a balance in life with being mindful and still having fun is the only way to be.