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Exercising Mindfully

Mindfulness is all about intentionally paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Practicing mindfulness can improve our daily eating habits and stress management. But did you know it can also positively impact our exercise routines? Listening to your body allows you to be more in tune with when you can push harder and when you need rest. This approach can help improve athletic performance and lower your risk of injury. The more you pay attention during your workouts, the more you will notice little victories and progressions along the way. You’ll also become more aware of the mental health benefits that come from exercise, such as stress relief. Consider the following tips to add more mindfulness to your exercise routine. Personalize Your Workout Personalizing your workouts will not only make your sessions more enjoyable but will help you reach [...]

Practicing Mindfulness

How often do we find our minds wandering into a frenzy? Maybe we’re dwelling over something that just happened, worrying about the future, or trying to multitask to get everything done. Our busy lives and schedules have made it extremely difficult to mentally and physically be present. Intentionally practicing mindfulness is a great way to pull our thoughts back into the present moment and focus on the here and now. Mindfulness can help manage the stressors of a wandering mind. What is Mindfulness? Maybe you’ve heard the term mindfulness but wonder what it means. According to Mayo Clinic, mindfulness is “a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment.” It’s like hitting the pause button in your brain to intentionally notice yourself and your [...]

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Mindful Breathing

We breathe all day long without thinking much about it. But what if we were to stop and pay attention to our inhaling and exhaling? How could that impact our health? Let’s take a look at mindful breathing and how it can enhance our well-being. What Is Mindful Breathing? Mindful breathing combines parts of deep breathing with practicing mindfulness. The aspects of this breathing style bring focus to the present moment. It’s more than just breathing in and breathing out. It’s paying attention to how you feel with each breath. Positive Psychology states, “You are not trying to change your breathing in any way, and because of this, there are no expectations; you are merely aware of the breath from moment to moment.” Mindful breathing can take practice because it doesn’t always come naturally. You’re intentionally drawing your concentration to [...]

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