{"id":3235,"date":"2019-03-14T11:11:11","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T17:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/blog\/?p=3235"},"modified":"2019-03-14T11:12:26","modified_gmt":"2019-03-14T17:12:26","slug":"what-is-mindfulness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/blog\/what-is-mindfulness","title":{"rendered":"What is Mindfulness?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mindfulness\nis about developing the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where\nyou are and what you are doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by daily\nhassles. Mindfulness is a tremendous technique, one that is powerful for\nsnapping you back to where you are in the present and what you are doing and\nfeeling. While all people possess the ability to develop mindfulness, it is rarely\nactivated and utilized when daily hassles build up and begin to cause stress\nand frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/store\/mindfulness-skills-workbook.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3238\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/blog\/what-is-mindfulness\/mindfulnessskillsworkbook\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MindfulnessSkillsWorkbook.gif\" data-orig-size=\"694,899\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mindfulness Skills Workbook\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MindfulnessSkillsWorkbook-232x300.gif\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MindfulnessSkillsWorkbook.gif\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" src=\"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MindfulnessSkillsWorkbook.gif\" alt=\"Mindfulness Skills Workbook\" class=\"wp-image-3238\" width=\"318\" height=\"411\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/store\/mindfulness-resources.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mindfulness (opens in a new tab)\">Mindfulness<\/a> has been described as a state of mind in which people can observe mental activity without attaching to it or evaluating it. Mindfulness is about becoming aware of your natural tendency to sleepwalk through life. When on autopilot, you navigate through the day totally unaware of what you are doing. This happens when a driver arrives at work and does not even remember traveling there, or the person who is so busy thinking about the future that the beauty of the present is overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through\nmindfulness, people can recognize when they are operating on autopilot and step\ninto the present moment free from worry, anxiety, and stress. It is paying\nattention on purpose, being present in your surroundings and with people, and\nenjoying and appreciating life more. Mindfulness is about paying attention to\nwhat is going on with the body, mind, and environment which leads to an\nunderstanding of how you are getting stuck in autopilot. By developing\nmindfulness, people can build a fresh perspective and start to become more\naware of personal habits that cause stress, fear, dissatisfaction, frustration,\nand anger. With this awareness comes the ability to stop reacting to daily\nhassles and start to begin to make more effective life choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although\nmindfulness is not automatic and does not occur spontaneously, it can be\nlearned and practiced so that it can be accessed intentionally when needed.\nSome of the characteristics of mindfulness include non-judgmental awareness,\npaying attention on purpose, remaining non-judgmental, staying in the present,\nbeing non-reactive, and remaining openhearted and compassionate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Increased\nacceptance<\/strong>\u2014By not making evaluations,\nparticipants can accept the internal thoughts in their mind and see these\nmessages as simple mental processes rather than pure truths.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Greater\nawareness<\/strong>\u2014Participants will be able to\nexperience expanded awareness and a clearer vision of the world and its\nprocesses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Less\nintense reactions<\/strong>\u2014Participants will be less inclined to\nreact when experiencing the stress of daily hassles. Instead, they will develop\nan observer stance through which they are free from evaluation, attachment, and\nfrustration.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Relaxed\napproach<\/strong>\u2014Participants will learn to relax to be\nbetter able to cope with worry, anxiety, and stress related to daily hassles in\nlife.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Calm\ndemeanor<\/strong>\u2014Participants develop a state of mind\nin which they are mentally and physically at peace. They will be prepared to\ndeal more effectively with the daily worry, anxiety, and stress caused by\neveryday hassles. They will experience greater overall well-being. <a name=\"hassles\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mental\nfunctioning<\/strong>\u2014Participants will experience greater\nconcentration, focus, and self-awareness that will promote greater personal and\nprofessional growth and development.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are Your Daily Hassles?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Negative\nbig-life events such as losing a job, death of a loved one, and moving to\nanother location can be extremely stressful and can cloud every moment of the\nday. On the other hand, it is the daily annoying or troublesome concerns that\ncause enough worry, anxiety, and\/or stress to wear people down over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Select your daily hassles from the list below. Journal about why they are\nhassles for you. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>Big life events   <br \/>Crime    <br \/>Disagreements   <br \/>Family   <br \/>Finances   <br \/>Future concerns   <br \/>Gossip   <br \/>Health   <br \/>Getting ahead    <br \/>Home maintenance   <br \/>Interruptions  <br \/> Job   <br \/>Loneliness   <br \/>Losing things    <br \/>Neighbors   <br \/>Noise   <br \/>Past events    <\/td><td>Politics   <br \/>Pollution   <br \/>Responsibilities   <br \/>Sleep issues   <br \/>Social obligations   <br \/>Thoughtlessness   <br \/>Time   <br \/>To-do list   <br \/>Traffic    <br \/>Unkindness   <br \/>Vehicle   <br \/>Volunteer job   <br \/>Waiting   <br \/>Weight   <br \/>World affairs   <br \/>Other  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/pdf\/What-Are-Your-Daily-Hassles.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Click here for printable worksheet: What Are Your Daily Hassles? (opens in a new tab)\">Click here for printable worksheet: What Are Your Daily Hassles?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are you operating on\nautopilot?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Living on autopilot means to do\nsomething without focusing on it or thinking about what is actually happening.\nMany people live their lives doing the same things over and over regardless of\nthe results they receive. When this occurs, people lack awareness of what is\noccurring in their lives, and they operate from habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Respond to the questions below by journaling about your day yesterday to\nsee how mindful you are.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>What time did you wake up in the morning?<br \/>What did you eat for breakfast?<br \/>What did you eat for lunch?<br \/>What did you eat for dinner?<br \/>What snacks did you have throughout the day?<br \/>Who did you see throughout the day and what did you talk about?<br \/>What was your most pleasant moment of the day and how did you feel?<br \/>What was your most stressful moment and how did you feel?<br \/>Who was kind to you? Explain.<br \/>To whom were you kind? Explain.<br \/>How did your day end?<br \/>What time did you go to sleep?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The more you remember about your day, the more mindful you tend to be. On\na separate sheet of paper, or in your journal pick one or two items and expand\nyour reflections in detail.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Click here for printable worksheet. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/pdf\/How-Mindful-Are-You.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for printable worksheet: How Mindful Are You?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Excerpted from <em><a href=\"https:\/\/wholeperson.com\/store\/mindfulness-skills-workbook.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mindfulness Skills Workbook: Remedies for Worry, Anxiety &amp; Stress (opens in a new tab)\">Mindfulness Skills Workbook: Remedies for Worry, Anxiety &amp; Stress<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mindfulness is about developing the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where you are and what you are doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by daily hassles. 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