10 Step Beginners Guide to Mindfulness Meditation

Be the Mindfulness Queen with our Beginners Guide to Mindfulness Meditation 

We hear a lot about mindfulness. But, what is mindfulness meditation? Let us explain, Mindfulness is being aware of the present, about how you feel, your emotions, thoughts and feelings. It’s living in the moment, knowing what you are part of and what you have achieved. Our beginner’s guide to mindfulness meditation will help show you how to bring mindfulness into your daily life.

Mindfulness meditation is a great way to connect yourself with your mind, body, heart and soul. So, take some time out from your busy day and connect with yourself, for a calmer, happier life. Mindfulness helps us to love ourselves, not all days will be sunshine. However, you will still love yourself, your day, your life. You will understand yourself, your body and your river of emotions.

We keep rushing around, without thinking of how we are feeling, what we wish to do that precise day and what we want to achieve. It seems as if we are running a marathon every single day, without planning which prize we wish to win and how far we want to run. You can practice mindfulness anywhere and at any time. It’s a great way to avoid any negativity and disruption in your thoughts and actions.

Read – Simple Mindfulness Activities to Bring Into Your Daily Routine

Benefits of mindfulness meditation

1. Improves memory: Mindfulness helps the concentration levels take the lead, staying focused and avoiding negativity or distraction. Encourages to face any journey with confidence and strength.

2. Boosts self-confidence and lowers insecurity. Making mindfulness a part of your daily routine can help you stay calm, build patience and feel happier in your skin. You will feel strong, with the ability to fight against any insecurity or fear.

3. Let Go. Letting go, at times, can be very challenging. Mindfulness will help avoid any emotional reaction. It will help you stay in peace and happy with whatever comes through your door. Meditation, for instance, is a great way to maintain emotional balance.

4. Relieves stress. Intense stress accumulated from day to day needs to be relieved. Through mindfulness you will notice a positive change in your life, feeling less anxious and stronger to overcome pretty much anything.

5. Improves your quality of sleep. A mind at peace encourages a good night’s sleep. Incorporating mindfulness in your routine will keep your mind relaxed, encouraging you to be your sleeping beauty.

Read – 6 Amazing Mindfulness Apps to Help You De-Stress.

Simple and energizing mindfulness practices 

6. Start your day with mindfulness – You might have to wake up a bit earlier, but it will be worth it. This time should be encouraged before checking your phone or doing any other of your morning task. Sit down wherever you are most comfortable and close your eyes. Pay attention to each breath.

7. Connect with your body – Enable a little conversation with yourself. How do I feel? What do I wish to achieve today? What excites me about today? Throughout the days you will gain more clarity with your thoughts and intentions, improving your relationship with yourself and others.

8. Activate your body – Walking or running through a beautiful garden, practising some yoga or dancing with yourself are great ways to practice mindfulness. Change your mindset and don’t just work out to burn calories. Instead, work out for a happier you. Build your strength, boost the energy of your mind and body, release any stress and feel each breath.

9. Spend time with loved ones – Being with family can increase your happiness but remember to be in the moment. Put your phone down listen to everyone and enjoy the time with loved ones. Really take a moment to enjoy their company and be thankful for the memories.

10. Journaling – Another great way to practice mindfulness and clear your head is write everything down. Journaling can help to organise your thoughts and process situations throughout your day. For more on journaling and advice from Carly Victoria, Creative Life Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner CLICK HERE.

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