Mindfulness involves an attitude of  acceptance, and an awareness of the present moment. It also includes an authentically nonjudgemental stance toward all things.

This month our Tonic Wellbeing app topic is #mindfulmay. In it we explore all things mindfulness including the many benefits. It is a enlightening read and serves also as a great reminder for those already converted to mindfulness practice. If you are not yet a subscriber, then enquire here for a demo

There are several ways to practice mindfulness, here are the most popular:

• mindful eating
• mindful walking, movement and exercise
• journaling

What works for someone else may be completely different for you.  Experiment and find out what works for you! If you are not sure how to get started, or even in fact if you are a convert, we recommend you check out our Tonic Wellbeing – A Mindful SNACK

Once you have found what works best for you, these are some of the may benefits you can expect from a more mindful mindset….

·        Becoming more aware of our own behaviour

When we become more aware of our own behaviour, we can understand why we do the things we do and make positive steps to improve ourselves. Taking the time to reflect on our actions can help us react differently or behave differently in the future and make us more conscious of the decisions we make.

·        Improved mental health

One of the main benefits of mindfulness is an improvement in mental health. Many mindfulness activities like journaling or meditation focus on what’s going on inside our head and this can be a great way to help cope with a number of mental health issues. Mindfulness can help process a number of difficult situations and cope better with difficult times.

·        Reduced stress & anxiety levels

If you’re someone who is stressed regularly, mindfulness can really help reduce stress levels and help you to feel calmer even in highly pressured times. Mindfulness can also be a great way to get to the root cause of the stress and anxiety, and make improvements in your life to help reduce this state permanently.  Choosing healthy behaviours and appreciating our decisions can help lead to a less stressful lifestyle.

·        Improved physical health

Alongside a boost to mental health, our physical health can be drastically improved with mindfulness techniques. Ranging from lower blood pressure to reduced resting heart rate, the effects of mindfulness on physical health can be significant, especially if you live with chronic illness or pain. Mindfulness can also help you recognise when something feels physically wrong and solve issues earlier.

·        Boost to cognitive function and memory

If you struggle with forgetfulness or sluggishness, mindfulness techniques have been proven to boost cognitive function and your working memory. By slowing down and allowing your brain and body moments to stop and be present, your cognitive ability can improve significantly.

·        Better relationships

Have you ever fallen out with your partner or family members because you’re just not present enough? Practising active mindfulness in your daily life can improve your relationships with loved ones by enjoying your quality time together and being more aware of the moment. Take the quality time with your friends and family and strengthen those bonds even more.

Conclusions:

There are a lot of benefits to introducing mindfulness techniques into your life, both personally and professionally. They can all have a significant and positive impact on your health and wellbeing! You just will probably need to try different activities before finding what works best for you, and when!

A great place to start in the workplace – for you and your team is booking a mindful meditation session. These 20-minute online sessions can reduce stress, increase calmness & clarity (immediately) and promote a senese of wellbeing. There is more info here on mindfulness meditation. Or please email directly to start a conversation with how Tonic and our team of experts can help you and your organisation.