Do you have the feeling you’re missing out on many things?
Chances are you are not being mindful enough.
Mindfulness is a crucial element in living a happy and ‘free of anxiety’ kind of life. There are many techniques to implement in your daily life that could clean up the clutter in your brain.
So here are 3 very simple micro habits of very mindful people.
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1 — The One-Minute Pause
Pausing your day is good.
You’re living a busy life with a lot of obligations and other things you have to do.
That’s not very good for your mindfulness.
Most people who are mindful take moments in their days and stop for a moment to just observe and take a look at what’s happening around them.
It’s very easy.
Just close your eyes if you can, and focus on your breath. It’s a very subtle form of meditation. Open your eyes and look at the things happening around you.
Just like you’re in spectator mode. Try not to interact with the things happening around you.
The best would be if you could do this every day.
For example, when you’re in the middle of your working day. You’re at your busiest. Just go to the coffee machine, get your cup, go outside breathe in the fresh air, and observe.
Realize your presence on this earth and become more mindful.
2 — Single-Tasking Moments
You can’t multitask.
Don’t pretend you can. It’s something that does not exist. At least not how you think it works.
If you think you can do 2 things at the same time without losing efficiency, you’re wrong.
You should bring your attention to one thing at the same time.
This also applies to the simple things in life that you should appreciate like having a coffee. Focus on that coffee, enjoy it. Feel the hot coffee touch your lips and slowly slide down your throat.
It’s the best coffee you’ve had that day.
Doesn’t that feel better than rushing it?
The world is already rushing us enough. Just take the time to do the things you enjoy. Actively live your life.
Be present.
Don’t be a spectator of your own life.
But wait, didn’t I just tell you to become a spectator every once and a while? Well yes, but not for the things in your own life.
All the things you do matter. Treat them like they do.
Don’t let life get past you without you experiencing every single bit of it.
3 — Checking In With Your Senses
What It Is: Tuning into any of your five senses as a quick way to re-ground yourself.
How to Do It: Notice the feeling of your feet on the ground, the sound of birdsong, the smell of the air, the taste of your food, or the visual details in front of you.
Sensory Anchoring: This micro-habit pulls you back into the present and can calm anxiety.
We are all part of an ecosystem in this world.
But we’re not as grounded anymore as we used to be. We’re all off the ground and living a busy life.
It’s the city life.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could wake up and touch the grass outside?
Why don’t you do it?
Get your shoes and socks off and go outside! Touch the grass, the ground, the dirt. Feel your connection to the earth!
It’s not just that.
Smell the fresh air, hear the birds sing in the morning when nobody’s up yet. It’s a magical feeling that only happens when you’re open to grounding again.
When you do this more often, you start appreciating these small things more and more. It’s what makes the mindful people so mindful.
Just start doing it now.
It’s not very difficult. You just need to open up.
Final Thoughts
Consistency is Key: Emphasize that consistent practice of these micro-habits is what leads to greater overall mindfulness.
Mindfulness as a Journey: Remind readers that cultivating mindfulness is an ongoing process, not about being perfect all the time.
Practicing these habits and methods is the key to a mindful life.
Of course, these aren’t the only ones. There are hundreds of things you could do to become more mindful. Like saying no more often.
But consistent practice is key.
You need to believe in what you’re doing, not because I’m telling you to. You have to want this.
Mindfulness doesn’t let you fool it.
If you’re not going for it 100%, nothing will happen and you’ll stay cluttered.
The best way to begin is just to start.