While there is no one size fits all solution, mindfulness has shown great promise in helping reduce stress/anxiety, boost confidence, and promote productivity. A big part of mindfulness involves acceptance and attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging or believing them. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts are focused on the present moment instead of replaying the past or imagining the future.
Mindfulness is the practice of maintaining an awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations, moment-by-moment through guided and independent exercises like meditation. Though mindfulness has its roots in Buddhism, it has become an increasingly popular method thanks to the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn and his Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, which he launched in 1979. Over the years, thousands of studies have documented the physical and mental health benefits of mindfulness in general and mindfulness therapy in particular.
Setting up scheduled meetings with one of our experts is the best way to get started, stay accountable, and see immediate progress. Still, the real work will be done by yourself in meditation or any other exercise your advisor may prescribe. This will differ based on the uniqueness of each situation.
Meditation is one of the foundational tools for mindfulness therapy, but there are also plenty of other techniques you can expect to discover with your advisor. The methods used will vary on a case to case basis, but some of the most popular are mindful breathing, body scans, mindful seeing, and other specialized exercises.