Mindfulness

How does mindfulness impact our mental health?

Do you remember what you had for breakfast this morning? What was your first thought when you woke up this morning?

Even though we all have the ability to be aware, it becomes more accessible to us if we exercise it every day.

Being attentive means paying attention to your thoughts and feelings as well as the sensations you're having in the present moment. When you train your brain to be attentive, you're altering its physical structure.

Awareness and acceptance are two of the most important aspects of mindfulness. When we say we are aware, we mean that we are able to pay attention to and be aware of our own inner processes and experiences, such as the one we are currently having. As a result, acceptance is the ability to see and accept, rather than judge or reject, those streams of thought.

The purpose of mindfulness is to build a perspective on one's consciousness and identity that can lead to increased mental and interpersonal well-being. Mindfulness can be used to deal with stress, anxiety, and pain, but it can also be used to relax on its own.

How do I cultivate a state of mindfulness?

Think about the thoughts and feelings that come up in your mind as a way of cultivating awareness. Avoid judging or pushing away unpleasant ideas if you want to create an attitude of acceptance and tolerance. Acknowledging that emotions are normal and that everyone experiences them can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and help you move forward.

Mindfulness's many advantages:

Stress is reduced, detrimental ruminating is reduced, and sadness and anxiety are protected as a result of its use. Even in the face of rejection and social exclusion, research reveals that mindfulness might help people cope better.

Research:

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/04/harvard-researchers-study-how-mindfulness-may-change-the-brain-in-depressed-patients/

https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/research

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3679190/

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