This week, to attain, maintain or regain your sense of wellbeing...
...practice going on mindfulness walks. Take walks where you focus your attention on the experience of walking - the feeling of your feet touching the ground, the movement of your body, the sights and sounds around you.This could be a two minute to the letter-box and back, or a longer walk outside, it's really up to you.You'll get to move your body a bit, and strengthen your ability to be fully present rather than reacting to things on autopilot. Two birds, one stone!
Remember, mindfulness is simply the deliberate practice of being aware of the present moment one thing at a time, on purpose, without judgement.
Practice being fully present with each step, noticing the sensations in your body and the environment around you.Whenever you become aware of yourself getting caught up in your thoughts, simply congratulate yourself for noticing, name or describe what your mind was doing, and then deliberately return your focus back to the experience of walking.
Mindful walking is a good way to ground yourself in the present moment and learn how to hold your thoughts lightly without getting lost in them. If you find it challenging to do seated mindful meditations and prefer to move your body, then mindful walking is a great way to practice mindfulness.
Once you are comfortable with this practice, add Mindfulness Walks to your Personal Coping Kete for times of stress and distress.
