Mindfulness: 60 Seconds of Calm Every Day

Strange, isn't it? Something so easy and beneficial has become incredibly challenging for many of us. Relaxing, sitting still, practising mindfulness - these simple acts have somehow become daunting tasks in our busy lives.

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The Challenge of Stillness

Watch people, watch yourself. It's hard. If we're not doing something, if we're not distracted, we start to feel uneasy. This is where mindfulness can play a crucial role.

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A Simple Mindfulness Exercise

I often give clients a simple task:sit for 60 seconds a day and "just be." This mindfulness practice aims to reduce cortisol levels and gently bring them into the parasympathetic nervous system. The looks I get when I hand out this task are priceless. People think I'm mad until they try it.

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The Importance of Relaxation

Relaxing is key to vitality and longevity. Mindfulness and relaxation have no downsides. However, as they don't come easily to many of us, they must be trained.

For most, it must be consciously trained, which may sound counterintuitive, but it makes perfect sense.

Planning for Relaxation

Plan relaxing time into your days and weeks. Incorporate various mindfulness tasks:

1.     Reading can be very relaxing, though some material can be more thought-provoking and potentially stress-inducing.

2.    A gentle walk can be very relaxing and bring other benefits, but the intensity and timing are key to achieving the desired positive effect.

3.     Breathing exercises, both ancient and new, promote our shift into the parasympathetic nervous system and enable us to relax.

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The list of mindfulness tools goes on, and all have their place.

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Finding Your Path to Relaxation

The key is to figure out what works best for you and at what time of your day and week. Relaxation and mindfulness are such crucial parts of your overall health that they deserve priority in your life.

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It's time to practise. Embrace mindfulness, find your calm, and transform your daily life with just 60 seconds of intentional relaxation.

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