Practice, Practice, Practice.

Creating an Environment

Mindfulness and Meditation can be done anytime, anywhere, and people don’t even have to know you are doing it.

Practice mindfulness anytime!

  • Walking
  • Taking the bus
  • Riding a bike
  • Playing sports
  • Opening a book
  • Answering the phone
  • Getting out of your chair

You can do any of these things mindfully by just noticing your breathing, what your body feels like, what you are thinking and what you are feeling.

If you have the opportunity, you can create a quiet space without distractions, where you can sit comfortably and in a relaxed position, on a cushion or chair. If you are sitting on a chair, place your feet flat on the floor.

When you begin your mindfulness practice, remember to check your posture. Is your back straight? Can you breathe easy?

If you feel tired or lethargic, it helps to sit up straight!

Practice makes perfect!

You’re not going to be Master of Mindfulness right away. The more you do it, the better you get. Just like lifting weights to make your body stronger, you’re using mindfulness to help strengthen your brain.

Sometimes it helps to set a regular time and place to practice. Sometimes, you might have a hard time actually feeling some of the positive feelings talked about in each of the meditations. That’s ok! Just doing the meditations and giving yourself the opportunity to feel these positive feelings is a huge step.