16/04/2026
How often do you just focus on one thing?
Let’s talk mindfulness. Mindfulness is the act of paying attention and observing your experience with no interpretation or judgement. It’s like hitting the pause button and being acutely aware of that present moment, staying focused and not drifting away into past or thinking forward to future.
It sounds exaggerated but it is rare thing for people these days to simply be in the present moment without pondering the past or planning the next move.
Why is mindfulness important?
Practicing mindfulness has been shown to actually reduce levels of cortisol in the body which in turn can positively impact those with anxiety or heightened stress levels. It can lower blood pressure, assist with pain sensitivity and improve sleep patterns.
Practicing mindfulness is exactly as it sounds. It’s a skill that takes practice. It is versatile though, it should not be a chore, you can trial different ways of incorporating mindfulness into your day.
“When drinking tea, just drink tea.”
The tea ritual - This is a great opportunity to pause. Don’t rush this daily habit. When you make a cup of tea take time to notice the aroma. To let it brew. Really sit and enjoy it.
Mindfulness is something you can bring to any part of your day.
Choose something in your environment / daily routine that you can use as a trigger to pause and refocus. It could be making tea, it could be walking to the letterbox or folding the clothes it’s just about slowing down, observing and being intentional.
Start checking in with yourself a few times a day. You could set a reminder to begin with. Just take moments to draw your attention to yourself. Notice how you are feeling right in that moment and just recognize any feelings, sensations or emotions that crop up. Don’t dwell or problem solve but just observe.
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