Mindfulness for Busy Moms
- Dr. Katie
- Jan 15, 2018
- 2 min read
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I get a lot of questions from moms about mindfulness and how they can incorporate mindfulness into their busy lives. Oftentimes, we assume that we have to carve out extra time in the day in order to be mindful, i.e. practicing yoga, going for a walk, meditating, etc. And how the heck are we supposed to do that when we're already so busy?!
Many moms are surprised to hear that mindfulness is easy to "do" because you don't have to actually "do" anything. Mindfulness is all about immersing yourself in the present moment. Truly being present in the here and now - not in the past or the future.
1. Accept people and events as they are without trying to change them. Learn to tell yourself that it is, what it is. It is not good or bad. It just is.
2. Adopt an attitude of gratitude. Rather than focusing on what you don't have; focus on what you do have.
3. Take 3 conscious breaths whenever you remember. It's deeply calming and refreshing.
4. Admire and marvel at the simple things. Think about what it takes to create electricity or how wondrous the miracle of life is.
5. Do one thing at a time. Seriously. Try it. It's amazing.
7. Challenge your existing beliefs.
8. Really listen when someone is taking to you. Don't concern yourself with how you will respond, rather focus on their message.
9. Find beauty in every moment, even the ugly ones.
10. Exercise forgiveness - especially toward yourself.
These are just a few of my favorite ways to be mindful, but there are so many more. In what ways do you practice mindfulness?
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