If you’ve been following this mindfulness series from the beginning, then by now you may know that being mindful brings with it, a host of benefits. But what you may not know is that there are several simple ways to stay mindful. It’s not always necessary to take a mindfulness pause or meditate daily. Below are some simple ways you can work on being more mindful every day.
Slow Down Sometimes
In this day and age, it is common that most people live a fast-paced lifestyle. And while it can be fun to be busy sometimes, you may need to take life slowly sometimes to stay mindful. This can be as simple as listening to a podcast instead of responding to emails while travelling. Or when you are at lunch break while at work, resolve not to do anything work-related for the entire break. You can even slow down just by spending a quiet afternoon on the couch reading a book. Whatever you decide, just make sure you allow yourself time to slow down to be more mindful.
Put Down Your Phone
Phones have come to be more of constant companions than something we spend a few minutes on each day. To be more mindful, it’s time to put your phone away for a while during your busy schedule. Try not to scroll through social media on your work break. Spend time evaluating how you feel instead. Also, make sure to put your phone away when you are spending time with loved ones, so you can be more present in the here and now.
Make An Effort To Listen
Sometimes, when someone is talking, your thoughts may tend to drift, or you may be scrolling on your phone instead. It’s time to stop this habit and make an effort to listen to someone when they are speaking to you. Not only will this help strengthen your relationship with this person, but it will also make sure you don’t miss something they may be trying to tell you. This will help keep you more focused on what is essential in life.
Overall, it can sometimes seem difficult to stay mindful. Make it easier on yourself by employing simple techniques of staying mindful such as slowing down, putting down your phone, and spending time listening. All of these things are easy to apply to your life and will help to keep you mindful.