How is Mindfulness helpful?

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With regular practice, Mindfulness teaches us to:

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• Be more present and engaged in everyday life, rather than being lost in thoughts about the past or worry about the future

• Step out of autopilot so we can be more purposeful in our day-to-day choices

• Notice our direct experiences (body sensations, emotions, thoughts) – whether they be pleasant, unpleasant or neutral

• Regulate emotions and ride the waves of their intensity

• Learn to respond rather than react to or avoid difficulties

• Relate to ourselves and others with kindness, warmth and compassion

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Could you find time to  schedule 5-10 minutes a couple of times a day to just give yourself the gift of time away from the racing thoughts and worries that have been troubling you lately?

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Free Mobile Apps to help you Relax

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These apps can be helpful for giving you a little bit of 'time out', and may bring a sense of calm amid the busyness of life. 

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Breathe2Relax – helps to reduce physical symptoms of stress and anxiety by slowing down the breathing and heart rate

 

The Breath Ball – this free, simple app offers four different breathing exercises.  Simply select your preferred breathing exercise and session length, take a comfortable seat and breathe to the rhythm of the breathing ball. 

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Insight Timer

This is a free app that offers a wide variety of guided meditations. Search the menu for all the available topics, which include: improving sleep, coping with anxiety, managing stress, strengthening relationships.  Take some time to explore what works for you.

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Tide is a free app to help relieve stress, stay focused, relax, and sleep better. Tide allows you to get away from the fast-paced life, and enter into peaceful and calm moments.

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