Mindfulness is the secular practice of intentional, present moment awareness of our thoughts, bodily sensations, and feelings without judgment or distress. Mindfulness counteracts the times your brain is on autopilot. It is a practical tool that supports you as you age and helps you effectively manage and respond to the stresses and demands of daily life. Mindfulness is also an essential component of meditation, qigong, and healthy aging.
How Mindfulness Supports You as You Age
Many studies, in recent years, highlight the positive health effects of mindfulness, specifically among aging adults. Researchers have linked mindfulness with a diverse range of positive physical and emotional outcomes, including:
- Enhanced sleep
- Reduced stress and anxiety levels
- Refined coping skills for chronic illnesses
- Better memory retention
- Decreased depression and loneliness
The infographic below offers an overview of mindfulness and its benefits. It explains how mindfulness supports you as you age. The guide also suggests practical methods for incorporating mindfulness into your everyday routine. If you’d like to take your mindfulness one step further, view this infographic on how to meditate.
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Now that you’ve explored some of the benefits of mindfulness and how mindfulness supports you as you age, where do you go from here? Following the action steps listed in the infographic is a great place to start.
If you struggle with being kind to yourself, enroll in my free self-appreciation mini-course. This course includes five guided meditations as well as questions for self-reflection and practical action steps.
If you find guided meditation is helpful, explore Insight Timer, an app that offers thousands of guided meditations and beautiful short musical pieces.
Or to deepen your mindfulness practice further, integrating it into everyday life, join me for an International Spiritual Tour. We’ll spend 10-14 days practicing embodied mindfulness and compassion meditation.
Lastly, If I can be of any help or answer any questions, or if you’d like to discuss what program is the best fit for you, contact me to schedule a time to chat.
