4 Micro Habits to Make You Better at Mindfulness
And remove the noise from your mind.
There’s so much going on.
The world is full of things that we can’t control but that bother us. That pulls us out of our relaxed mode.
We get stressed, have anxiety, and worry about a lot of things.
It feels like the world is designed to keep us on edge. But there are ways to find peace even when there’s noise.
Let’s find out 4 micro habits to make you better at it.
1 — Meditation
Meditation is fundamental in getting your mindfulness together.
It allows your brain to rest, to think, and to get the noise out of your brain after a long day.
Or, if you want to before you’re even starting the day.
This gives you a much calmer and more focused mind. By giving your mind a chance to settle. Meditation allows you to get some other perspective, letting go of unnecessary things and anxieties that can trouble your thinking.
Now, how do you do it?
First, get yourself a place where you can fully relax and be alone with your thoughts. It’s best if it’s comfortable like a bed.
Sit down and close your eyes.
Imagine you’re in the most relaxed world. I always pretend I’m in a cloud that slowly blowing air around me.
You inhale deeply through the nose, hold for a moment, and release through the mouth. Repeat this simple process for a couple of minutes and you’ll notice that your heart rate is going down and you’ll get more relaxed.
Remember that meditation isn’t about emptying your mind, and thinking about nothing. It’s about dealing with your thoughts and redirecting them to places they’re supposed to be in.
If you can do that, you’re much more mindful.
2 — Breathing Exercises
Breaching exercises are often confused with mediation.
They’re not the same.
I’ll explain how these are different. Breathing exercises involve actively changing your breathing patterns.
There are different techniques to do this.
I use the Wim Hof Method a lot. These exercises are designed to have specific effects on the body and mind, such as boosting energy, reducing stress, or improving focus.
The Wim Hof Method’s foundational breathing technique starts with finding a comfortable seated position for optimal focus.
Then, you do 30–40 cycles of deep, powerful inhalations, expanding your belly and chest to their fullest capacity. Follow each inhale with a relaxed, passive exhale, allowing the breath to naturally release.
It’s all about the consciousness of your breath.
After the last exhale, hold your breath with empty lungs for as long as comfortable.
Then take a deep recovery breath, filling your lungs and holding for about 15 seconds before exhaling.
This completes one round, and practitioners typically repeat this process for 3–4 rounds in a single session.
3 — Subtle Gratitude
If you’re grateful for the small things in life, you’ll be much more mindful.
Appreciating the warmth of the sun on your face, the taste of your morning coffee, or the kind smile of a stranger forces you to slow down and truly experience the present moment.
This shift in perspective helps break the cycle of mindless rushing, allowing you to savor the beauty and simple joys that surround you every day.
If you can do that, you’re much more mindful.
And that kind of mindfulness, that ability to be present, makes all the difference.
Think of those little moments that used to slip by unnoticed — the smell of rain on the pavement, the way the sunlight feels on your skin. When you’re mindful, those become little anchors of joy.
They remind you that even in a chaotic world, there’s always something worth holding onto.
4 — Non-judgmental Awareness of Thoughts
Our minds are constantly buzzing with a stream of internal chatter — worries, plans, memories, judgments.
The key is to remember that these thoughts are just mental activity.
You don’t have to do anything with it.
You don’t have to believe them or engage with them on an emotional level — try simply labeling your thoughts without judgment.
Notice a self-critical thought? Gently label it “thinking” or “judging”.
Feeling a surge of anxiety? Acknowledge it as “worry”. This creates a bit of distance, allowing you to see these thoughts without getting pulled into their drama
Think of them like clouds drifting across the sky or leaves floating down a stream.
They’re there, but they don’t have to control you. You’ll free yourself from the tyranny of your mind.
Final Thoughts
These micro-habits might seem small but don’t underestimate their power.
Each time you meditate, focus on your breath, feel a flicker of gratitude, or watch a thought float by, you’re rewiring your brain.
You’re building a new relationship with your mind, one based on presence and calm rather than chaos and reactivity. It won’t be perfect overnight, but every little step makes a difference.
So be patient, be kind to yourself, and remember — the journey to mindfulness is one worth taking.