What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment with curiosity and kindness, without judgment.
Basic Practices
- Notice your breath
- Observe your surroundings
- Feel physical sensations
- Listen to sounds
- Watch your thoughts pass
Simple Exercises
- Count your breaths to ten
- Name five things you can see
- Feel your feet on the floor
- Notice temperature on your skin
- Listen to ambient sounds
Daily Moments
- Morning cup of tea/coffee
- Looking out the window
- Washing hands
- Gentle stretching
- Before sleep