{"id":12720,"date":"2022-03-01T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allonehealth.com\/insights\/?p=12720"},"modified":"2026-01-21T22:59:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T22:59:15","slug":"how-to-develop-mindfulness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allonehealth.com\/insights\/how-to-develop-mindfulness\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Develop Mindfulness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Samantha Delaney, Wellness and Training Administrator, Ease@Work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our stressful, modern world, we often forget to live in the moment. We are constantly rushed or multitasking. This diminishes our ability to focus on the here and now and saps our emotional energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindfulness is a state of active, willing, open attention to the present. This means putting aside judgment and simply appreciating what surrounds you. According to recent studies, individuals who engage in mindful practices are more innovative, charismatic, joyful, and calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastering mindfulness, however, is a process. It must be learned and cultivated for optimal results. Here are three basic strategies to help you develop mindfulness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mindful breathing<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply be still and focus on your breath for just one minute. Slowly breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. One cycle should last for approximately six seconds. Focus only on your breaths, letting go of all other thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mindful observation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This simple exercise is designed to connect us with the beauty of the natural environment. Choose a natural object from within your immediate environment and focus on watching it for a minute or two. 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