Everyday a quarter of a million people miss work because of stress
The pace of life today, with faster communication and 24/7 availability, can mean that we are always on call, rushing, busy with the many commitments which we have taken on.
Our minds can be constantly on the go - planning, thinking of the many things we have to do and worrying about the future. This can result in moments – even hours or days - of “mindlessness“ – not noticing with what is happening in the present, living mechanically, not having the space to enjoy life. We can find our minds continually judging or comparing where we are with other “better” selves and situations. If ongoing, these critical thoughts can lead to a discontent with everything in our lives.
MINDFULNESS practice is a Mind-Body intervention to allow you reconnect with your inner resources and restore a balance within yourself.
It is a way of learning to relate directly to whatever is happening in your life, a way of taking charge of your life, a way of doing for yourself what no one else can do for you – consciously and systematically working with your own stress, pain, illness and the challenges or demands of everyday life.
Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. Jon Kabat Zinn
By paying more attention to the present moment, you can begin to appreciate what you already have. In this sense it is the key to a fuller life. By becoming “MINDFUL” you can develop your capacity to connect with your life. It is a practical way to be more in touch with the fulness of your being through a systematic process of self-observation, self-inquiry and mindful action. This can lead to a greater contentment with who you are and with how your day-to-day life is at this moment. Mindfulness teaches you how to take control of your life – how to use your own inner resources to reduce stress and other negative behaviors and thoughts – and thus maintain or regain health. The goal of mindfulness is self-care, which complements the conventional medical paths of surgery and pharmaceuticals.
