MINDFUL PRACTICES TO DE-STRESS AND FOCUS YOUR THOUGHTS IN A MEANINGFUL DIRECTION

Mindfulness is helpful in setting priorities and de-stressing. Mindfulness is taking control of your thoughts and focusing them in a rewarding and healthy direction. Just because you think, doesn’t mean you are right or even thinking rightly. Take the path to mindfulness. Self-development, self-insight, and personal growth is continuous. It’s a wonderful journey that has no destination.

Ideapod has a valuable list of things that mindful people subscribe to and engage in. The more items that you own and practice, the more fulfilling your life will be.

They are presented here: 

1. They don't believe all of their their thoughts - and they don't take them all that seriously.
2. They don't try to avoid or deny emotions.
3. They understand that all things come and go.
4. They do one thing at a time.
5. They turn everyday tasks into mindful moments.
6. They practice being curious.
7. They get outdoors and embrace the beauty of nature.
8. They enjoy every bite when they eat.
9. They slow down when reading and truly take the information in.
10. They are fully present when listening without trying to control or judge.
11. They take mini-breaks every hour or so when working or studying.
12. They find humor in themselves and their ways from time to time.
13. They focus on what they-re doing.
14. They challenge existing beliefs.