Tools to Encourage Daily Mindfulness
Our busy, modern lives often feel bound by the demands of others and the constraints of schedules. For many, mindfulness practices bring peace and white space back into their lives.
Finding our yoga mat at the end of a long day is our soft landing. A deep breath in the midst of traffic jams is our anchor in peace.
Here are some tips to help keep yourself accountable in this fast-paced world. These are my favorite tools to encourage daily mindfulness and meditation.
Morning routine (or morning ritual)
People who make their bed first thing in the morning get more done and feel happier during the day. Why? Because it’s an easy win first thing in the morning! Imagine starting your day already ahead, already having one thing checked off that old to-do list.
If making your bed can impact the rest of your day, imagine what a morning meditation could do!
It’s often easiest to start a new habit or routine in the mornings because we have fewer distractions. When we first wake up, the day hasn’t become overwhelming and busy yet (well — unless we miss our alarm).
A morning ritual doesn’t have to take a lot of time or effort. If you already have a lot to do in the mornings, try waking up just 5 minutes earlier. Use…
