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I am an Amazon Affiliate so those links may get me a kickback if you buy something from them, but I will never promote something I don't believe in.
Inspired by the Real Simple Magazine (Yuko, E. (2023). Mindfulness for skeptics. Real Simple, Special Edition(A Spiritual Life). ) https://amzn.to/3PVoDxO
Mindfulness and meditation were terms that I used interchangeably, but they have different uses. Mindfulness is a form of meditation where we are aware and present at the moment and focus on the senses, emotions, and experiences.
The average person's mind wanders 47% of the time (Seaver, M. (2023). Reshaping the Mind. Real Simple, Special Edition (A Spiritual Life). I feel better about myself, don't you?
Improve Neuroplasticity
Positive Changes on Stress, mood
As Little as 30 Seconds of Prayer can improve. That may be too short for some, but it is good to know that a little bit can have a benefit.
5 Minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour - each of these has been shown to benchmark improvement
Christian versus Eastern Mysticism. There are many ways to meditate- you may choose a method or it may come to you.
My personal feeling is time is relative when it comes to meditation and mindful practices. Don't be judgmental towards yourself no matter how long or how successful you think you are. Remember to just go for 1% better today.
Let your thoughts come to you and float by. We believe this is an exercise and by practicing being mindful you can strengthen your mind, even when you are not actively meditating.
Liz gives a great example of how (for those born before the cell phone) we recall a time when we had multiple phone numbers memorized because we had to know them to get in touch. There is a study of London cab drivers who before beginning to work and then after being on the job had brain scans that showed that the memory area of the brain had grown. (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/london-taxi-memory/)
Mindfulness can be applied to many activities, including cooking, cleaning, and eating.
Mindset is also of critical import. Make even the mundane matter. It can turn chaos into beauty!
Mindfulness can also be exercised by journaling.
Be more present and intentional during conversation! This will help you connect better with others and learn more. Helpful tools for this are asking questions of clarification and also by reflecting on the thoughts we think we comprehended. Many people know this as active listening. This helps limit distractions and shows the other person respect and honor. Do you have other ideas? Give us a comment!
Physical Meditation or meditation by movement- Yoga, walking, running, and more. Locals: check out Yoga on the Green in Newport News! Maybe you can even find mindfulness in a group activity like running together.
Prayer can show up as a way to meditate. It should feel like a conversation. It does not need to be complicated. Books can be used as a guide, beads as in Rosary or Misbaha, when you see something that stimulates you to do so (such as emergency crews), singing.
Candles can be aids in meditation, gardening may be a good mindfulness practice, and music or audio may help with state of mind. Straightening (or being in an organized space) can be a mind-calming activity. A beverage can even be enjoyed mindfully, as well as weather or time with a beloved pet.
Links: www.yourgrowthmattersllc.com
Instagram: @growyourself757
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowthMattersLLC/
Music Emotional Inspiring Epic Trailer by Coma-Media via Pixabay Disclaimer: Nothing in any episode is to be considered medical advice. This podcast does not constitute client privilege. Unless otherwise noted, none of these links are meant to represent any relationship between Your Growth Matters, LLC and the linked companies or their content.
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By Jenna JacobsI am an Amazon Affiliate so those links may get me a kickback if you buy something from them, but I will never promote something I don't believe in.
Inspired by the Real Simple Magazine (Yuko, E. (2023). Mindfulness for skeptics. Real Simple, Special Edition(A Spiritual Life). ) https://amzn.to/3PVoDxO
Mindfulness and meditation were terms that I used interchangeably, but they have different uses. Mindfulness is a form of meditation where we are aware and present at the moment and focus on the senses, emotions, and experiences.
The average person's mind wanders 47% of the time (Seaver, M. (2023). Reshaping the Mind. Real Simple, Special Edition (A Spiritual Life). I feel better about myself, don't you?
Improve Neuroplasticity
Positive Changes on Stress, mood
As Little as 30 Seconds of Prayer can improve. That may be too short for some, but it is good to know that a little bit can have a benefit.
5 Minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour - each of these has been shown to benchmark improvement
Christian versus Eastern Mysticism. There are many ways to meditate- you may choose a method or it may come to you.
My personal feeling is time is relative when it comes to meditation and mindful practices. Don't be judgmental towards yourself no matter how long or how successful you think you are. Remember to just go for 1% better today.
Let your thoughts come to you and float by. We believe this is an exercise and by practicing being mindful you can strengthen your mind, even when you are not actively meditating.
Liz gives a great example of how (for those born before the cell phone) we recall a time when we had multiple phone numbers memorized because we had to know them to get in touch. There is a study of London cab drivers who before beginning to work and then after being on the job had brain scans that showed that the memory area of the brain had grown. (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/london-taxi-memory/)
Mindfulness can be applied to many activities, including cooking, cleaning, and eating.
Mindset is also of critical import. Make even the mundane matter. It can turn chaos into beauty!
Mindfulness can also be exercised by journaling.
Be more present and intentional during conversation! This will help you connect better with others and learn more. Helpful tools for this are asking questions of clarification and also by reflecting on the thoughts we think we comprehended. Many people know this as active listening. This helps limit distractions and shows the other person respect and honor. Do you have other ideas? Give us a comment!
Physical Meditation or meditation by movement- Yoga, walking, running, and more. Locals: check out Yoga on the Green in Newport News! Maybe you can even find mindfulness in a group activity like running together.
Prayer can show up as a way to meditate. It should feel like a conversation. It does not need to be complicated. Books can be used as a guide, beads as in Rosary or Misbaha, when you see something that stimulates you to do so (such as emergency crews), singing.
Candles can be aids in meditation, gardening may be a good mindfulness practice, and music or audio may help with state of mind. Straightening (or being in an organized space) can be a mind-calming activity. A beverage can even be enjoyed mindfully, as well as weather or time with a beloved pet.
Links: www.yourgrowthmattersllc.com
Instagram: @growyourself757
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowthMattersLLC/
Music Emotional Inspiring Epic Trailer by Coma-Media via Pixabay Disclaimer: Nothing in any episode is to be considered medical advice. This podcast does not constitute client privilege. Unless otherwise noted, none of these links are meant to represent any relationship between Your Growth Matters, LLC and the linked companies or their content.