By Namita S Kalla | June 20, 2025 | Image: Canva
Mindfulness means paying attention, on purpose, in the moment, without judging your thoughts or surroundings as good or bad
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Tuning into your breath brings you back to the present and helps your body and brain naturally slow down
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Spend five minutes focusing on how you breathe or drink your tea without reaching for your phone or overthinking the day
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Instead of scrolling or rushing, pay attention to the sensation of your feet touching the ground when walking anywhere, even briefly
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Put your phone away and chew slowly, notice flavours, textures, and how you feel when you stop eating mindlessly
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Before replying to a message or switching tasks, take a single conscious breath and ground yourself in the moment
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When you feel stressed, stop and name the emotion without judging it, it teaches your brain to let go more easily
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Spend 10 minutes without screens, sit in silence, journal, or just listen to natural sounds around you without rushing back
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Name three things you’re grateful for, however small, this shifts your attention away from what’s missing to what’s working
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Lie down or sit comfortably and notice where you feel tension or softness, it’s a powerful way to reconnect with yourself
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