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3 easy ways to stay mindful

By HBF
5 MINUTES
7 October 2022
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What is mindfulness?

Simply put, mindfulness is the act of living in the moment. “It’s the ability to be completely immersed and focused on what you’re doing in the present moment without being overly reactive or overwhelmed by your surroundings,” Sanderson explains.

Sound doable? It’s actually more difficult than you might think.

According to Sanderson, our minds can have the tendency to jump from thought to thought constantly throughout the day. “It is very difficult for a lot of people to achieve mindfulness, especially if they have high-stress jobs or a lot going on in their lives,” Sanderson says. “Training the mind to be able to focus on one thing at a time can take time.”

Its popularity tells us that the benefits of mindfulness are worth the effort, but what’s it all for? Sanderson believes that through mindfulness “you can activate the calming response in your body so that you're able to make better decisions and live a healthier life.”

The benefits of mindfulness

Practicing mindfulness1 can lead to:

So, amongst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, how can you start living in the now? Sanderson recommends these three simple techniques:

If you need a little help getting started on your journey to a more mindful way of life, there are no shortage of apps you can download for free.

Our top picks are:


1 Health Direct - Mindfulness


This article contains general information only and does not take into account the health, personal situation or needs of any person. In conjunction with your GP or treating health care professional, please consider whether the information is suitable for you and your personal circumstances.