What is mindfulness?

So your therapist said, “try to be more mindful…”

You’ve heard the word before and you think you know what it means, but do you?

Simply put, mindfulness IS awareness.

The practice of mindfulness is choosing to be aware. On purpose. With intention.

It is gathering our attention and then choosing to focus on what we want to notice or do.

Take a few minutes and immerse yourself in a small moment, like washing the dishes. Tune into your 5 senses and allow them to guide your attention. What is the temperature of the water? How does the dish feel as you hold it? Can you smell the soap?

When distractions come up (and they will!), return your full attention to what you are doing, without judgment.