Have you ever been so preoccupied you haven't noticed people around you, or you don't quite remember the last five minutes of driving, or your mind is wandering in class and you can't concentrate. This is due to lack of mindfulness. So much of our lives is spent thinking about the past or planning for the future that we miss what is happening in the here-and-now.
Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment in a particular way: on purpose and without judgment. We live our lives on automatic pilot - not really being aware of what we are thinking, feeling, or doing. Diminished awareness of the present moment severely limits the ability to live to the fullest and to respond to situations with choice rather than reacting automatically.
Tips on how to be more mindful?
Mindfulness can be cultivated through meditation, yoga, and other mind-body practices. These practices help us access powerful inner resources for coping effectively with stress and difficulties.
To see how mindful you are go http://www.uvsc.edu/wellnessed/screenings/mindfulness.html
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In my College Success class, one technique our teacher suggested was while your in class if you notice that your mind has wondered off somewhere else. Write down what your thinking about at the top of your paper in a little box you marked off for this purpose, then at the end of the lecture you remember what you thought of or needed to do.
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