Mindfulness & Meditation is huge part of selfcare. Not only does it support your mental health but it also helps the relationships around you.
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a way of living and being fully in the moment. It allows you to be more present in the way you are thinking, feeling and experiencing things in your life.
Mindfulness can be something you might not always think about in your day - to - day. We often go through our day mindlessly, not thinking about things along the way. Being mindful is all about being aware of the journey to the destination rather than just getting to that destination.
Mindfulness is all about accepting your emotions, not always trying to understand them, but to have a healthier relationship with them.
Benefits:
- Being more self aware
- Changing your perspective
- Decreasing stress, anxiety and depression
- Improving sleep and relaxation
What is Meditation?
Meditation is perfect way to be more mindful. Its a way of connecting with your emotions are being more present with your mind, body and soul.
Meditation is also a great way to train the brain on how to deal with situations in your life. Similar to how physical activity can strengthen your muscles, meditation can strengthen your mind.
Benefits:
- Learning to control emotions
- Reducing negativity
- Increasing patience and tolerance
- Increasing creativity
If you would like to try some meditation, check out this 20 day's of live meditation with Jay Shetty, watch yourself transform into your best self.
Namaste, E x