Change Your Mind About Your Career Transition - The Practice of Mindfulness Training
By Nichole M. Grant | Submitted On February 19, 2013
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I recently read a few articles about a practice called mindfulness training or mindfulness meditation. It is the practice of being aware or mindful of sensations, surroundings and experiences that we probably consider routine or even mundane and consequently just go through the …show more content…
The next time you're doing something seemingly mundane, take the opportunity to focus on all of the aspects of the task. Engage all your senses. If you're out for a jog, be aware of how the breeze feels against your skin or how the air smells at that time of day. Focus on how each muscle feels. Your right foot, then your left, then your right calf and so on. Learn to be fully present in the moment. If you're enjoying a meal, take note of the different textures, colors and flavors instead of just devouring what's on your plate while you stare at television.
The exercise may seem frivolous but you are building mind power. Subsequently, you will be able to direct your mind toward any goal you want.
A primary focus in Mindfulness Meditation is the breathing. However, the primary goal is a calm, non-judging awareness, allowing thoughts and feelings to come and go without getting caught up in them. This creates calmness and acceptance.
1. Sit comfortably, with your eyes closed and your spine reasonably straight.
2. Direct your attention to your breathing.
3. When thoughts, emotions, physical feelings or external sounds occur, simply accept them, giving them the space to come and go without judging or getting involved with
By Nichole M. Grant | Submitted On February 19, 2013
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I recently read a few articles about a practice called mindfulness training or mindfulness meditation. It is the practice of being aware or mindful of sensations, surroundings and experiences that we probably consider routine or even mundane and consequently just go through the …show more content…
The next time you're doing something seemingly mundane, take the opportunity to focus on all of the aspects of the task. Engage all your senses. If you're out for a jog, be aware of how the breeze feels against your skin or how the air smells at that time of day. Focus on how each muscle feels. Your right foot, then your left, then your right calf and so on. Learn to be fully present in the moment. If you're enjoying a meal, take note of the different textures, colors and flavors instead of just devouring what's on your plate while you stare at television.
The exercise may seem frivolous but you are building mind power. Subsequently, you will be able to direct your mind toward any goal you want.
A primary focus in Mindfulness Meditation is the breathing. However, the primary goal is a calm, non-judging awareness, allowing thoughts and feelings to come and go without getting caught up in them. This creates calmness and acceptance.
1. Sit comfortably, with your eyes closed and your spine reasonably straight.
2. Direct your attention to your breathing.
3. When thoughts, emotions, physical feelings or external sounds occur, simply accept them, giving them the space to come and go without judging or getting involved with