I have written several times about the many benefits of mindfulness or meditation. http://notjustforboomers.blogspot.com/2013/03/understanding-mindfulness.html; http://notjustforboomers.blogspot.com/2012/11/what-is-mindfulness.html; http://notjustforboomers.blogspot.com/2012/12/sherlock-holmes-and-mindfulness.html. Here are three simple ways to incorporate mindfulness in your daily life:
1. When you awaken in the morning, while still in bed, concentrate on your breathing. Start with a minute or two and then build slowly from there to 5 to 10 minutes. It will clear your head and put you in a good mood the whole day.
2. When driving your usual commute to work, concentrate on one word or sound when you begin to feel frustrated with the traffic tie-ups and crazy drivers around you. I use the word "ten" and just keep repeating it until I feel relaxed.
3. Finally, at night when you are in bed, use the 4-7-8 breathing method three or four times. That's where you breathe in for a count of 4, hold the breath for a count of 7 and exhale for a count of 8. I predict you will be asleep even before you finish the last count.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013
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