Benefits of Mindfulness

Everyone is busy and our minds are running fast. Our minds are full of all kinds of information and our days are filled with tasks. So I suggest that each one of us this coming year take some time to slow down and clear some space in our lives. One way we can do this is to take 5 to 10 minutes to be mindful. If you have never learned this technique hey guess what there is an app for that. It is called Headspace. You can try it for free on any personal devise. All it take is a few minutes to sit undisturbed and be aware of where you are emotion, physically and mentally. " If greater well-being isn't enough of an incentive, scientists have discovered that mindfulness techniques help improve physical health in a number of ways. Mindfulness can: help relieve stress, treat heart disease, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, improve sleep, and alleviate gastrointestinal difficulties." (Benefits of Mindfulness) So try it out and see what benefits you can discover.