Technalink has always supported the cultivation of mindfulness. It’s an important trait, but it can take some specific activities, like meditation and using accessories such as mala prayer beads, to develop this quality properly. But why is mindfulness a good thing?
Being Here Now Is A Superpower
Mindfulness is often defined as the ability to maintain awareness of the present, being able to monitor and observe thoughts as they come and go, sensations in our body, and elements of the environment around us. In theory, this sounds like the easiest thing in the world. In reality, very few of us can do this for extended periods due to using devices like phones, worrying about daily schedules, daydreaming, and even harboring anxiety or depression about the future.
For many, however, the ability to be in the present, observe it, and be aware of it, doesn’t seem like it does much of anything. The truth, however, is that it brings many benefits.
Stress Reduction
One of the most important benefits, and a chief motivator for many, is that mindfulness aids in stress reduction. Stress, after all, is often caused by things that aren’t even in the immediate vicinity, such as worry about passing a test, anxiety about a job interview, or even whether what was communicated in a text message or email was a mistake. Being able to direct your mind away from sources of stress means being able to control your stress levels.
Improved Cognition
Mindfulness is like building up the muscles of your ability to remember and concentrate. Because you are actively paying attention to your present and even allowing thoughts to come without judgment, just observation, mindfulness can also play a role in sharpening memory, focus, and even creativity. All these traits are useful both in professional and personal life, and mindfulness is like the exercise routine for your brain that builds up these cognitive muscles.
So mindfulness isn’t just important for meditation; it can improve many aspects of your life.
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