I know the benefits of meditation (I tried it a few times), but it’s just not for me (yet). I do believe showing care for my mind is important, so I looked into another method – mindfulness.

Mindfulness invites you to:

• be present in the moment
• stop dwelling on the past
• stop worrying about the future
• acknowledge your emotions without judgment
• notice your thoughts and let them go
• concentrate on your breath

The best part about mindfulness? It can be practiced anywhere, anytime, and even just for a few minutes.

Here are my favorite activities for practicing mindfulness:

1. During gym exercise I concentrate on my breath or the pain of a single muscle.

2. I paint “intuitional” and abstract paintings (I am still unaware of my artistic talents 😊). I concentrate only on the colors, brush movement, and paint texture.

3. During eating (though not a quick snack) I concentrate on feeling the texture of each small bite, and notice the composition of tastes and smells.

Incorporate mindfulness practices into your daily routine – you will become more aware and at peace. You may reduce stress and build resilience.

What activities would you choose to practice mindfulness?