Here are the three things that I benefit from a mindful practice and they are not listed in any order of importance.
1, Reduction of Stress and Anxiety- I feel myself entering the fret-land and I take a breath* and then go to my breath awareness** in mindfulness
*(The breath I take is a deep belly breath breathing into my core and continuing until my chest rises completely. This is a full breath)
**(Breath awareness is a type of mindful breathing meditation moment where I am just aware of my breathing. No changing or casting judgment, just awareness) See my mindful breathing meditation audio here for more information.
2. Mental Clarity- being in a mindful moment brings clarity and creativity.
While being mindful, it is nearly impossible to be feeling anxious or stressed. So your body is now producing feel good hormones like dopamine and serotonin.
You are feeling good, calm and happy. When you are in this state your mind is receiving good oxygen flow and it is now clear and creative. A clear and creative mindset is the best state to see the problem as it really is and to determine a calm and constructive path out. Which lead to the 3rd and final benefit I receive from mindfulness.
3. Peace and Balance- when I have that feeling that I am just overwhelmed or torn in too many directions, mindfulness just brings me peace and balance.
Mindfulness allows me to face the silent stress and anxiousness that ride under my awareness. In the past, I would let them ride, afraid to face them. Now, I face them and see them for what they are False Evidence Appearing Real (FEAR). After I face them, they mostly disappear. The ones still remaining are dealt with most effectively using clarity and creativity. That’s Mindfulness. What can I say; mindfulness has allowed me to become addicted to feeling peaceful and balanced.
Want more information on how to deal with stress and anxiety? See my blog: “5 Steps to Stop the ‘What Ifs’ and Increase your Power and Peace”
You might also like my audio “Mindful Breathing Meditation”. It is a guided meditation to the mindful breathing meditation I use to remain or restore a state of mindfulness. https://breakingdayhypnotherapy.com/product/mindful-breathing-meditation/
Please share this blog and information with anyone you feel could benefit. Call or contact me for a free 20min consultation to answer any of your questions and to determine if hypnotherapy is right for you. I see clients in-person, by zoom and by phone. Call (805) 242-1649 or use the CONTACT ME form at the bottom of the post.
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