MINDFULNESS

Our capacity to be present is compromised as a result of our brains being too chatty,
clouded, and skewed views of the outside world. In addition, life is frequently hectic and
draining. Our happiness, health, education, employment, and even the economy are being
impacted. With that in mind, it is essential to remember that mindfulness may be a key to
managing life's ups and downs. Beyond surviving and getting by, mindfulness transforms our
lives. The methods support our ability to change how we perceive the world, to develop,
thrive, and to lead happier, more compassionate lives. The way and the place we live do not
mesh well with our thoughts. But by engaging in mindfulness exercises, we may change how
we react to our surroundings.

Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as being present, interested, and compassionate
while paying attention to what is happening in the body, mind, and immediate surroundings.
It gets better as a result of a simple set of meditation techniques that promote awareness of
ideas, sensations, and feelings. By recognizing the possibilities at our disposal, mindfulness
increases our ability to manage, along with kindness and enthusiasm.

Increased wellness, mental clarity, and the capacity to take care of both oneself and other
people are all results of mindfulness. Simple awareness of an everyday job might serve as
the practice. We keep an inquisitive, loving, and welcoming attitude as we watch our
thoughts and emotions as they come and go before gently shifting our attention back to
bodily sensations. If we can't manage our ideas, they will dominate us. The goal is to
discover novelties, generate fresh ideas, and go far from home. It is typical. The main
purpose of our thoughts is to do this. The only factor is our level of control. The ability of
mindfulness aids in keeping the focus on the here and now.

This relates to me on a personal level when I was struggling with my future career. There are
times that I am battling the voices inside my head telling me that I am no good, I am a
failure, I am mediocre at best, and just countless low esteem thoughts that occupied my
mind for a long time just because of a failed moment I encountered. This shaped my
negative thoughts that made me suffer from anxiety that maybe the future might not be good
for someone like me because I am a failure or because I didn’t do well enough in my
classes. However, what mindfulness taught me, especially during meditation before games,
is that life is fleeting. Life should be enjoyed more especially when I am at the moment
because that exact moment can only happen once and we don’t want to waste that.
Thoughts about the past and future can consume us on a whole lot of different levels that
could alter our minds, however, the past is done and no one ever knows what the future
holds so why do we need to bother? Mindfulness is all about now, our feet on the ground,
the air on our cheeks, the taste of the food we ate, and the water that touches our skin. It is
all now and existing at this very exact moment, and we should cherish it. Through this, we
would have to worry about the future and let the past be the past because it is done. Our
stress would be lessened and anxiety would never resurface. All we have is now, the
present.

In retrospect, incorporating mindfulness and comprehending what it is could be helpful in

many ways, including aiding with regular day-to-day tasks and addressing mental health
conditions like anxiety and depression. There are many resources available to us to study
and practice mindfulness. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the best
outcomes come from regular mindfulness practice. The key is consistency. It is proven that
one progresses in life more if one practices often.