We have compiled 50 ways to incorporate Mindful Moments into your day. Mindfulness is the art of being in the present moment, a task that we as busy people often struggle to incorporate into our daily lives. We are often caught on auto pilot mode with work, study and family duties, thinking about the future or the past and forgetting the importance of being connected to oneself in the moment. How many times have your caught yourself scrolling on social media upon waking, on the phone while playing with your kids, watching TV while eating. Mindfulness is all about bringing your mind to stillness and bringing awareness to what you are directly experiencing.

Mindfulness boasts many benefits including decreasing stress, which impacts our whole outlook on life as well as being a large contributor to physical health issues. Other benefits of mindfulness include improved focus and concentration, better memory and improvement in depression and other mental illnesses. Imagine what even five minutes of mindfulness in your day could do to your health and wellbeing.

Having mindful moments throughout your day is very beneficial. This post includes 50 ways to be mindful throughout your busy day, some as simple as bringing awareness while walking to the bus stop or brushing your teeth. Take a look at the list and see which 2-3 you could include in your day. Lets aim for more mindful moments to benefit your health and wellbeing.

Mindful Moments: 50 Ways to be Mindful

1. While walking to and from places
2. Listening to music- relaxing or upbeat
3. Deep breathing
4. Going for a swim
5. Going for a run outside
6. While at the gym
7. Cooking dinner- chopping vegetables, plating up food
8. Reading your favourite book, magazine or news
9. Watching a TV show
10. Colouring in
11. Drawing
12. Walking to work
13. Playing a sport
14. Brushing your teeth
15. Having a shower
16. Soaking in the bath
17. Yoga
18. Meditation
19. People watching
20. Journalling
21. Painting
22. Eating meals with no distractions
23. Having a cup of tea
24. Taking a nap
25. Walking the dog
26. Drinking a coffee
27. Having a meal at a cafe
28. Hanging the clothes
29. Folding laundry
30. Vacuuming
31. Washing Dishes
32. Watching a movie
33. Talking on the phone
34. Catching up with a friend
35. While shopping
36. Falling asleep
37. Cloud watching
38. On the bus or train
39. Bike riding
40. Sitting in the sun
41. Going to the beach
42. Sitting in the park
43. Writing things/people you are grateful for
44. Journalling
45. Drinking water
46. Morning and Evening stretching
47. Getting dressed
48. Writing down daily priorities and setting goals
49. Checking in with your body
50. Mindful listening to others

 

Which mindful moments will you be practicing today?

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