Just as exercise helps us take care of our bodies,
mindfulness is a skill that keeps our minds healthy.
Mindfulness helps us perform at our best
and better navigate the inevitable ups, and downs, of life.
Mindfulness is noticing, and being curious about what's happening right now.
It's the opposite of being on autopilot.
When our bodies are doing one thing, and our minds are somewhere else.
Often thinking about the past or, worrying about the future.
When we're mindful, we engage our senses deliberately,
and we really take in the things that we can
see,
smell,
hear,
taste,
and touch.
Just as we can build our muscles by going to the gym, we can build our
mindfulness muscle through regular practice, known as meditation.
All it takes is a few minutes a day to see the benefits.
So find the time - your mind will thank you for it.