Under societies act XXI of 1860
Mindfulness makes individual more focused,peaceful and calm under stressful situations and thoughts. Mindfulness is a meditation in which we become completely aware of the thought, emotions and sensations in our mind and body without judgement. We can learn to be completely present with ourselves and enhance self-awareness and improve the quality of our lives. We can also bring mindfulness to our daily routine. One might eat mindfully, exercise mindfully, do household chores mindfully, perform tasks at work mindfully etc. Mindfulness also decreases the incidence of mental illnesses like depression. It reduces anxiety, stress and stress related disorders. It also helps people with insomnia and high blood pressure(hypertension). It also improves attention span. To practice mindfulness, slow down and experience the physical environment. Observe your thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Use all your senses to perceive the environment around you-touch, sound, smell, taste and sight. You can practice mindfulness anytime and anywhere. It would be useful to find a place in nature that is quiet and away from distractions. In this period of uncertainty and unsafety, we have been constantly worrying about the future possibilities. Practicing mindfulness will bring us back to the present moment and help us in creating the life path we want to create. Self-awareness brings us closer to our life purpose. It also helps with the regulation of emotions and emotional reactions.
Some mindfulness practices are- Walking mindfully When you walk, your back should be upright. All your weight should be on both feet. Make a fist and swing your arms slightly while walking. Feel every part of your feet touch the ground and keep walking at a steady and slow space. Listening mindfully One should listen to the speaker with an open mind, empathetically and develop interest in the conversation. Observe their reactions and your own reactions, thoughts, feelings and judgements about the world. Also ask questions related to the topic. Also use appropriate body language. You should face them during the conversation and also