5 Quick Exercises to Start Cultivating Mindfulness
Meditation isn’t just for monks.
Meditation seems like such a daunting task.
This is a shame because it’s such a beneficial and attainable practice. I remember thinking about meditation as sitting in complete silence and emptying your mind for hours in order to achieve some kind of enlightenment.
When I thought about meditation I thought of monks sitting in a secluded temple, away from the distractions of the world, committing themselves to the achievement of a higher self. I didn’t think that it was something I could do as a busy college student or a 24-year-old with a 9–5 and a writing side hustle.
Because of this I always thought, “Well it would be nice to meditate” but I never got around to doing it.
That was until I learned what meditation was and how easily I could incorporate the practice of mindfulness into my everyday routine.
Here are 5 simple ways that you can incorporate a mindfulness-based meditation practice into your schedule. No matter how busy you are.
- Mindful Eating
Everybody has to eat so there is no excuse for not being able to do this practice. If you have time to eat, you have time to meditate.
