Practice Awareness in Daily Life
Mindfulness is as simple as picking a task and paying attention, bringing a fresh sense of curiosity to the activity.
Follow these guidelines:
- Pick a daily task, such as brushing your teeth, cleaning up after meals, taking a shower, or even driving.
- Take a few mindful breaths.
- As you do the activity, notice how you move and how your body feels.
- If you like, from time to time, tune in to your breathing.
- If a feeling about the activity arises, notice it as well.
Tip: Bring a sense of exploration and curiosity to this activity. Remember not to judge yourself or others, but accept what arises. If you make a mistake or something doesn’t go as expected, can you simply observe the way things are right now?