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Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years, but if you can cut through the noise, you might find something that truly impacts you. If you find that life can be overwhelming or you struggle to find peace within yourself, daily mindfulness practice is a good place to start.
Mindfulness in this context is defined as:
"a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique."
It has similarities to meditation, as both aim for calmness. However, meditation typically aims to empty the mind, which can be difficult to achieve. Often, this is frustrating in itself, which completely defeats the object! Mindfulness, in contrast, aims to tune in to what you're feeling, and let the thoughts pass when they're ready. The act of taking the time to zone in on your own experience can be deeply calming, and simultaneously energising. Therefore some people find that it's a great way to start the day, and well worth building into their daily routine.
Mindfulness practice can be as simple and accessible as going for a walk and letting your focus fall on the present moment. What do you observe around you? What do you feel physically and emotionally? Tuning into these features and tuning out of everything else can take you to a new mental state in which you feel calmer and more focused.
There are so many different avenues to try. If you have tried mindfulness techniques in the past that haven't suited you, try something else, such as:
Some people find that a combination of approaches work best for them, such as regular reiki, less frequent journaling, and taking a walk with focus and intent. In a similar vein to the colouring books, any repetitive but calming hobby can help you achieve a mindful state. Knitting or crochet could work for you, with the added bonus of being left with something that you've made yourself!
We offer therapies for body and mind at Rejuvenate Within. You might even find that some treatments have a secondary mindfulness effect- having a massage and laying still with your eyes closed might be the perfect environment for you to focus on your own feelings and let them wash over you.
Kelly is currently studying to provide reiki for her clients in Cheshire. Reiki is non invasive, with the practice moving the body's energy without physical touch. Clients typically leave a reiki session feeling profoundly relaxed. Practice your mindfulness during a reiki session to combine that relaxation with a feeling of peace.
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