Staying present in the moment and accepting our feelings and thoughts without judgement.
How to cultivate mindfulness
Build self-awareness to know when you are not mentally in the present moment by redirecting your focus using these simple techniques:
Thought log: When your mind begins to wander, write down those thoughts that keep you from staying present and in the moment
Body scan: Deliberately check in with your body. Scan from your head to your feet. Where do you feel tension? Where can you release the tension?
3x3 grounding: Shift your awareness to the hear and now by naming three things you can see, hear, and feel to bring you back to the “now.”
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