A 3-Minute Dose of Mindfulness
Here's something I came across clearing out paperwork I thought we could all use.
- In a quiet room, stand, sit upright, or lie on a cushioned surface.
- Close your eyes and, for a minute or so, notice what's happening in your body. Do you feel any heaviness? Register any movements you might be making.
- Breathe slowly and deeply for another minute. As you exhale, remember that you're not trying to change or do anything. Don't worry about the various thoughts drifting through your mind.
- Listen to the sounds around you. Rather than trying to identify each one, just listen, Notice the silences between each sound,. Again, take notice of how your body feels, and then slowly open your eyes.
...Adapted from UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Centre
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Stop a while. Be within in harmony with your breathing and feel yourself. After all whatever you have for you is within yourself.
I fell over- no, seriously just consciously breathing makes a massive difference. thanks, Andy
I'm going to try this. I've read that this type of relaxation can help with headaches, stress and healing.
Mindfulness rocks... and that's such a simple, easy script to follow to experience mindfulness. Thanks
Thanks for posting that :) in this fast paced world we forget to just sit & listen to our own breathing because without it, where would we be???
Thanks for sharing! I feel relaxed just reading this.
It's good to just stop for a minute within your day and just feel the moment. Reminds me of exercises I love to do such as progressive muscle relaxation.
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Great thought Pam....just being mindful and aware of your slow breathing is meditative and a great stress reducer. :)