Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Mindfulness.

Do you ever take a moment to be mindful of the thoughts you are having? Sometimes people just accept the thoughts they have as facts, but this can be problematic as negative thoughts can impact our mood and lead us to act out in ways that we may later regret. We don't have to act on the thoughts we have or let them drive our mood. Learning mindfulness is all about creating a more focused state of mind that allows us to approach our thoughts calmly and with curiosity, as opposed to just reacting.
Many people who have practiced mindfulness report feeling calmer and better able to handle life's challenges. What is great about practicing mindfulness is that you can do it anywhere and there are some simple techniques that can make a big difference in your life!

Why not give mindfulness a try? 

Check out these free audio files to learn some techniques at your own pace: http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22

OR visit the Mindfulness Awareness Resource Center online and read more about it: http://marc.ucla.edu