Beginner's Guide To Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a relatively new trend in the psychology and mental wellness fields, but it is quickly gaining popularity as an effective treatment for mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression. However, even those who do not have a mental illness can also achieve significant benefits from practicing mindfulness on a regular basis. Of course, the challenge for many individuals is understanding what mindfulness is and how to get started. With this in mind, here is a compilation guide for beginners on understanding mindfulness and for those who arestarting to practice it.

What Is Mindfulness?

The first thought many have when they hear the term ‘mindfulness’ is to ask what it is. Though there are countless explanations, at its core mindfulness is paying attention to what is currently happening exactly as it is. Mindfulness connects with the present in such a way that it allows individuals to discover habitual thought patterns, automatic behaviors, and similar, particularly if they did not realize these things were happening before. Mindfulness is, then, living in the present, rather than regretting the past or worrying about the future, as the vast majority of individuals do.

Why do most individuals live in the past or worry about the future? It all has to do with being on autopilot and believing life is black and white. Continue reading to reveal more about the major tenets of mindfulness.