We are currently in the age of technology, it is growing at a rapid pace and we are all trying to keep up. Whether scrolling through Facebook, liking pictures on Instagram, or retweeting tweets on Twitter, we are constantly connected on our phones or tablets. I have been in many situations where everyone at the dinner table are more interested in whats going on in their phones rather than spending the time having a fun or meaningful conversation with one another. I have also been in the situation where my family went on a vacation and my mom decided to scroll through Facebook than looking at the beautiful scenery surrounding her. I have noticed these habits forming through my family, friends, and strangers and I try to avoid these habits. I enjoy being connected to technology, but also enjoy being disconnected and submerging myself in the present.
To help you, here are 5 ways to become more mindful.
1. Put down your phone
This is an easy task to do, but one thats easy to break. We are in the habit of grabbing our phones for everything. To make a call, text, check the time, or to pass that time. Be considerate of who is around you. If you're having lunch with someone, put your phone down. If you're on vacation, put your phone down. If you're at a party or social gathering, put your phone down.
I should follow my own advice on this one, but it's helpful. Doing something that you genuinely enjoy will help you become more mindful. Like art? Try painting or photography. (with a film camera, not your phone) Getting fidgety from putting down your phone? Try knitting. Or just take 20 minutes out of your day to write a journal about things on your mind. There are many outlets to express yourself creatively and mindfully.
3. Be conscious of what you're putting into your mind and body
As a person who loves to eat junk and drink craft beer, this is the hardest task for me. I enjoy indulging in fattening foods and grabbing that after the bar taco shop burrito, but I know these indulgences will soon catch up. Also, binge watching reality tv shows do not help either. Watching people complain about their lives or seeing women in these shows bring other women down is not a positive though to have. Having a balance diet and amount of reality tv can help with becoming more mindful.
4. Travel and have new experiences
The first thing that comes to my head about being mindful is being cultured. Understanding other peoples perspectives and where they have came from is a major trait to have. Ways to do that is to gain experiences by traveling, and when I say traveling, I mean by going to other countries or cities that are unfamiliar to you and learning about it's culture. And while traveling, make sure to put your phone down.
5. Meditate
Meditation is the key element in becoming more mindful. To just sit and clear your mind of all the stress and anxiety that life brings us. Finding the opportunity to sit and meditate might be hard, but it doesn't have to be for a very long time. Meditating for 15 minutes can change your whole mood and relax you for the rest of your day.
Do you have any tips that you'd like to share? Comment down below, I'd love to read what you have to add!
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