The Mindful Way to Start Your Day

You probably know that when you are present (I mean really present) your day will become a lot easier. Stress is almost non existent (ok not really), but you will definitely cope a lot better, if you are truly in the moment. This is just one of the many many reasons why we should be practicing mindfulness.

It is very difficult to stay in the moment long term (I can’t say for certain, but I think it might be impossible) – so when a moment of presence arrives – it is a joyous occasion.

I “practice” mindfulness everyday; usually while I am doing mundane activities. Activities such as making my bed, or brushing my teeth – (I have tried it while washing the dishes, but so far that activity is too mundane for mindfulness – yet).

Brushing your teeth is an easy way to start. You just pay attention to what you are doing. What muscles are being used when you squeeze the paste onto your brush, how it feels to lift the brush up to your mouth. Pay attention to the movement the brush is making against each tooth.

When you are done rinsing out your mouth, you have just completed 4 minutes of mindfulness. A time when you solely focused on the task at hand, and all “intrusive thoughts” were let go.

Try it, it isn’t nearly as difficult as it sounds.

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