What does it mean to be mindful in everyday life?
Or let’s put it this way: Do you move through your daily activities with open and curious awareness?
Are you thinking about the past or future while you’re walking down the road? Planning your day while you’re eating breakfast? Or are you aware of every step or bite, curiously noticing the sensations without getting caught up in them?
In this article, I’ll clarify what everyday mindfulness is and what it is not so you can approach the practice with realistic expectations and conceptual clarity.
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Or let’s put it this way: Do you move through your daily activities with open and curious awareness?
Are you thinking about the past or future while you’re walking down the road? Planning your day while you’re eating breakfast? Or are you aware of every step or bite, curiously noticing the sensations without getting caught up in them?
In this article, I’ll clarify what everyday mindfulness is and what it is not so you can approach the practice with realistic expectations and conceptual clarity.
Before you continue, we thought you might like to download our five positive psychology tools for free. These engaging, science-based exercises will help you effectively deal with difficult circumstances and give you the tools to improve the resilience of your clients, students, or employees.
Everyday Mindfulness: Definitions & Common Misconceptions
