How to be mindful all day long

Moris Beracha.- Practicing mindfulness throughout the day is one of the first habits you must work on, because it will bring positive effects in all areas of your life. By being aware, you enjoy more day to day, you are more in tune with your own needs and, most importantly, you will begin to enjoy the present.

The fundamental thing is to create opportunities throughout the day to be mindful and get your attention back to the moment.

Concentrate on breathing

It is not about taking thousands of breaths throughout the day, but taking deep, purifying and soothing breaths. It is beneficial to start the day by taking some deep breath, holding it and exhaling slowly. It is also good to do it throughout the day, to stay calm.

After this breathing, there is a physical reaction when you consciously slow down your breathing. This happens because more oxygen is entering the brain and the heart rate is lowered. This is the simplest and most powerful tool that needs to be added into life.

Eliminate distractions

We are all responsible for trying to be more efficient with our time, but it is important to slow down and start learning again to do one task at a time. There are times when you need to get rid of distractions in order to concentrate on what you have in hand.

Look around you

An alternative to bring your attention back to the moment and be aware of it is to look around you. Enjoy the views, the people, and the smells. Observe the energy that surrounds you, the colors.

This is a way of being aware at a basic level because once you are able to bring your attention back to the moment by observing 'easy' things around you, you will begin to be more aware of what you are doing inside as well. This is like a muscle that you need to train. You have to start easily and then build your capacity.

Go back to nature

There is a reassuring effect on nature. A walk through the park, the forest or on the beach brings wonderful benefits to the mood and well-being. If you do not have access to a natural space, some UV light exposure or being outdoors will bring a positive effect.