How to be more mindful?
How to be more mindful?
Posted By admin |29 Apr 2020

By Jordan Yung Khang Lee
Photo by Samuel Silitonga from Pexels.
Mindfulness seems like a recurring word these days, whether it could be at the workplace or home. It portrays a time of living that many of us strive to achieve something even as we berate ourselves for spacing out, forgetting something, or wasting time on our mobile devices. Some of us might regard mindfulness as a challenging pursuit that requires time and effort. But none of this is true. Mindfulness is an art that is doable for all of us, so long you uncover its tricks. Have you ever experienced lounging under a tent on the beach, relishing the summer breeze that runs through your epidermis, only to realise a few hours had passed? Or listening to music on the train without noticing that you missed your station? The truth is: of course you do! These examples are what we described as "mindfulness", or some may call it "toggling their autopilot". Which might lead you to question - how can we incorporate this skill into our daily routines? We all live in a world consumed by burgeoning technologies, without appreciating the needs of being present. Rather than spending a second immersing ourselves into the moment, we reflexively turn to technological devices for distraction and entertainment. Some may find this enjoyable, albeit the side-effects are questionable. Still, mindfulness will bring enduring benefits to us, empowering us to identify what is going on inside. How do we reclaim those heedful times and learn to stay present, conscious, and experiencing those moments? Here are six tips to be more mindful.1. It is okay to let your mind wander.
It is okay to free your mind once in a while and let it roam elsewhere. Practice taking a few breaths for several seconds or even minutes to keep your composure. Be kind and gentle when it happens and appreciate that you are practising a few moments to recollect yourself. You are being mindful when you are unaware of your thoughts. Begin hearing the inner voice of your head as regularly as you can, and seek out any repetitive thought patterns.2. Know when not to touch your phones.
Technological devices can be our best friend, yet it is also our worst enemy. Learn to foster a "healthy" relationship with your devices by setting defined parameters for usage. It could be choosing varying times to refrain from checking your phone or even keeping it in a separate room an hour before bedtime. But most importantly, do not touch your phone when you are meeting clients or spending time with your loved ones! Lookup from our screens and interact with others, and you will realise how appealing you become.