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It has never been more important than now to take care of your mental wellbeing. Looking after your mental health is not just something you only need to focus on when you are feeling low, anxious, or depressed; it is something you need to invest in continually. Many tend to turn to mindfulness techniques when they are feeling particularly stressed, when, in fact, doing them all the time can help with both your mental and physical wellbeing. Try adopting some mental well-being techniques into your everyday life, and you will soon notice you are feeling happier, healthier, and more positive. Here are five ways to improve your mindfulness in 2020.
Take a little time each morning to focus
One of the most common misconceptions is that mindfulness can take up a lot of time. Instead, start every day by taking just five minutes to yourself to meditate. By focusing on just a few minutes to reflect, practice gratitude, and reflect, you will start the day in a much better mindset. If you work from home, it is a good thing to implement before you start your day’s work and give you time to shift your mindset from home to work.
Work on one task at a time
When you have a lot on your plate, it can be tempting to work on everything simultaneously. Instead, learn to focus your mind on one thing at a time and stop multitasking. You will find without other distractions; you will be able to get your tasks done much quicker and much more efficiently. Whether you are a lawyer such as Thomas, White & Gill working on many cases, or a social media manager with multiple clients, you will find this the best way to organize your thoughts and tasks.
Make time for the things you enjoy
If you are only focusing on work, you can find your mental state taking a downward turn. It is essential to make time for other things you enjoy and find a perfect balance between work and play. Focus on mindful activities such as adult coloring books, yoga, or painting, which can all help to improve your mindset. Find an activity that you enjoy and make time to do it when possible. It could be an hour in the evening, forty-five minutes at lunch, or an afternoon every weekend; it is up to you.
Learn to enjoy silence
Life can be hectic, and it can soon cause you to become stressed. Learn to enjoy quiet, away from the sound of traffic, chatter, and the constant notifications that come through to our phones. Take some time just to become aware of the space you are in and learn to enjoy sitting in quiet and enjoying your own company.
These are just some of the few ways that you can learn to be more mindful. By practicing these simple things, you will soon find you feel better in all the different aspects of your life. What are your top mindful tips? Let me know in the comments below.
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