The Mindfulness Challenge

09/17/2014
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"Do or do not, there is no try"
                                            ― Yoda (Fictional Character from George Lucas's movie, Star Wars
Mindfulness is simple, but it certainly isn't easy (there's a reason why it is called practice!)  Sometimes we need a little motivation, competition, or nudge to accomplish difficult things.  So here is that nudge.  Take the Mindfulness Challenge.

The Mindfulness Challenge

In the blog post 5 Quick Ways to be Mindful in Your Everyday Busy Life, I outlined, as the title illustrates, simple ways to practice mindfulness everyday.  In the challenge, I propose you try an experiment ...

For the next 5 days, practice at least
1 of the following exercises at least 2 times a day.

  • Check in with your senses for a few minutes on the train or bus home to and from work
  • Take a body scan while sitting at your desk in the office
  • Take a couple minutes to notice your breathing before heading into the big meeting.
  • Go for a walk during lunch, and choose an object that calls to you.  Spend a few minutes just being with that object.  Observing what comes up in you.
  • Set aside the newspaper, phone, internet, computer, etc at eat one meal a day in mindfulness.

Download The Graphic

Sometimes we need a little motivation and reminder.  Download the infographic here. 

Challenge Your Friends

And, of course, sometimes we need a little support and friendly competition.  Challenge your friends to The Mindfulness Challenge as well.  Click the icons to the left of this page to easily share on Facebook, Pintrest, and more.

Share Your Experience

Let us know how it went.  Share your experience, insights, and thoughts in the comment section below.
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Kristine Nystrom, LPC

Mental Health, Blog, Mindfulness, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
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