CNN article entitled "Mindfulness Training Busts Stress." Mindfulness is a technique that has been around for centuries, and focuses on slowing down and paying full attention to the moment. Yoga, Tai Chi, and meditation teach mindfulness. Could you take a day to be mindful of what you are doing, in the moment, paying full attention to only one thing at a time? How might that reduce your stress?
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Monday, June 1, 2009
Mindfulness and Stress
CNN article entitled "Mindfulness Training Busts Stress." Mindfulness is a technique that has been around for centuries, and focuses on slowing down and paying full attention to the moment. Yoga, Tai Chi, and meditation teach mindfulness. Could you take a day to be mindful of what you are doing, in the moment, paying full attention to only one thing at a time? How might that reduce your stress?
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For stress reduction I try free guided meditation available at http://www.clicktomeditate.com
I try the small 5-7 minute long free guided meditations at this site. They have soothing and relaxing music in background mixed with sounds from nature.
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