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Mindfulness - The Art Of Being Present In The Moment.
We have heard several older people advising us to live in the moment and cherish the simplicity of life. However, it seems impossible for the youth nowadays to sit in silence and simply observe our surroundings. Gadgets. While we blame technology for our flaws in daily conduct, awareness about mindfulness has drastically increased through platforms like this one and several apps to guide those who want to improve their quality of life by practising mindfulness.
Mindfulness is not blatantly just a breathing exercise, it is a portal to tranquillity. In this chaotic, fast-paced world, every one of us should cultivate a sense of calmness to optimise our productivity. How do I practice mindfulness? Take a few minutes off your busy schedule and completely detach yourself from all your thoughts. Instead, focus on your surroundings, and get engulfed in the sights, sounds, and smells around you. Relax your body and channel your breathing. These effortless steps will improve your well-being.
The former director of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center introduced the importance of mindfulness meditation in mainstream medicine and claimed that it has brought numerous benefits in physical and psychological symptoms. Mindfulness therapies help with mental health disorders including depression and anxiety. Scientifically, it allows you to “decenter” from “past negative experiences” according to Dr Sona Dimidjian. Further research is being conducted to see the positive effect of mindfulness on PTSD, and eating disorders.
Another alluring advantage for all students would be that mindfulness improves memory and learning by increasing the density of the hippocampus. It not only helps with remembering, but it also aids in focusing. Mindfulness meditation greatly reduces the risk of chronic illnesses such as cholesterol and coronary heart diseases.
Incorporate mindfulness into your lives and learn to attain discipline. Practice mindful technology usage by constantly constraining yourself from watching Instagram reels for hours. Through small steps like being conscious of your habits and behaviour can improve your quality of life.
Reclaiming peace, and happiness and maintaining relationships with one another have become more critical now than ever before. Train yourself to practice a little bit of mindfulness every day and reap the benefits in your lives.
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Written by Dhrithi Karanth
Edited by Ananya Narayan
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