Many things compete for your attention, and the pressure to multitask can be stifling.
And it can contribute to a host of problems, such as overeating and consuming too much sugar.
Pay keen attention to how you fuel your body.
Verywell / Alex Dos Diaz
Be present with your food and resist the urge to multitask while you eat.
Pay attention to each bite that you’re taking.
Chew your food slowly and savor the taste.
Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin
Mindfulness in a relationship is about observing and interacting without judgment.
So, rather than scrolling through your phone when you’re with someone, give them your undivided attention.
Do you sometimes forget why you walked into a room?
These are signs that your mind is fullbut you aren’t being mindful.
Fortunately, there are many opportunities to practice throughout the day: walking, gardening, even justeating chocolate.
Take cleaning the house, for example.
Then, as you clean, focus on what you are doing as you are doing itand nothing else.
Another opportunity to practice mindfulness in your everyday life is when you’re listening to music.
Mindful Moment
Need a breather?
Throughout your day, look for opportunities to be more mindful.
When your mind wanders, congratulate yourself for noticing and gently bring your attention back to the current moment.
Or, you might schedule a time topractice meditationor yoga.
Progressive muscle relaxationis another exercise you might practice throughout the day.
Work on tensing and relaxing your muscles, one muscle group at a time.
With practice, you’ll learn to recognize when you’re tensing up certain body parts.
A Word From Verywell
Mindfulness takes practice and effort.
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