I get it, when driving the same route to work everyday; it’s easy to let your mind wander. My mind tends wanders when I’m in the shower. It’s easy to get bored during something so monotonous, yet it’s important to focus on the moment. The present is a gift and you need to enjoy it. You can try meditation to help you focus, but there are some other mindful tips that will help you keep you in the moment. Read them below and let me know what you think in the comments section. Are you willing to practice mindfulness? Let me know!
Do One Thing At A Time- I have this habit while I’m brushing my teeth. I tend to do other things with my toothbrush in my mouth. I’ll leave my bathroom, run downstairs and start cleaning up. I look crazy and I’m not really focused on my dental health. Focus on the one thing that you’re doing. I need to focus on brushing my teeth alone from now on and you need to focus on your thing. Turn off your music or whatever else is distracting you and let everything else fall to the wayside for a while.
Do What You Need to Do Slowly- Focus on really cleaning your hair or the feeling of the shower on your back, and enjoy the ride to work by noticing everything around you. Mindfulness is about letting things go, but it’s also about enjoying life, including the little things.
Turn Off Your Phone For A While- Are you ever working on something or watching a movie and pick up your phone just out of habit? To quit and to help you be in the moment, turn off your phone. It helps to live your life without having a phone stuck in your face all the time.
Enjoy Your Life- Eat food more slowly and try to enjoy it. When you’re around friends, try to be present and focused. Sometimes, we forget to enjoy those little things in life because we’re so caught up. Remember that mindfulness is all about slowing down.
