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This tool includes 3 easy practices (Mindful Breath, Mindful Touch and Mindful Sound) to teach mindfulness to the beginner, as well as gently reminding those who already have a mindful practice to slow down and practice paying attention and being curious. The tool is educational and practical. The exercises can be anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes depending on how much time you'd like to spend. Practicing these mindfulness exercises can lead to improved attention, concentration, and calmness, as well as enhancing ones mood and sense of vitality. Mindfulness helps people feel less reactive and more responsive to themselves and others.
Mindfulness is the age-old, currently popularized, practice of putting your attention to the present moment, without judgment, and simply observing - observing thoughts, feelings, sensations, movement and surroundings. It is both a state of being, as well as an action. Mindfulness has been well researched and benefits include:
References: (https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/07-08/ce-corner)
For a comprehensive list of research and evidence regarding the benefits of mindfulness, please go to https://www.mindfulnessstudies.com/mindfulness/evidence/.
