Putting the Mindfulness into March
How are you finding the good in every day? Brooke Jean Counseling and Coaching shares some tips for Mindfulness in these days of uncertainty.
Friends, March 2020 came in LIKE A FREAKING HURRICANE. The whole world feels turned upside down and I know many of us are deep in our feelings about the impact of COVID 19 and all of the subsequent closures. It’s scary and it can be a lot.
In my recent VLOG, I shared ways to use Mindfulness as a tool during times such as this, times of extreme uncertainty. Recognizing and creating space for the fear and anxiety at the moment is necessary, but so is also making a point to look for the good in every single day.
Here are some simple tips for helping all of us find the good in each day. These are tips to help us all stay well in our mind and body. I hope you all enjoy slowing down, pausing, and considering these tips for Mindfulness.
Pause and take 3 deep belly breaths.
Notice the clouds moving in the sky.
Pause and notice 5 things you see, smell, hear, taste and feel.
Take a walk with a smile on your face.
Take mini-pauses and breathe when transitioning from one thing to the next.
Set a timer on your phone to remind yourself to check in on your thoughts, feelings and body sensations.
Meditate – I love the Calm app!
When eating or drinking something, pause and notice the smell, texture, and taste. Slow the process down.
Remind yourself, you are enough. Say to yourself, I am enough.
When you find yourself worrying about the future, just notice you are doing it and gently bring your awareness back to the present moment by focusing on your breath.
Listen to your favorite music, dance and notice how that feels in your body.
Write out a daily mantra or intention and check in on it throughout the day.
Mindfulness is the state of being completely present, meeting your thoughts, feelings and body sensations with curiosity and acceptance- and without judgment. It is a state of being and a healthy way to regulate, connect, heal, and grow. I wish you all love, acceptance, and patience with yourself. May you have a #MindfulMarch.
Whatever came forward when asking yourself these questions is ready and willing to be acknowledged, released, and let go. Now for the fun part, what are you making space for?
Take care of yourselves and therefore each other,
XO brooke jean
Belly Breathing
Are you struggling with BIG Feelings such as stress, rage, overwhelm, anxiety, or Mom Guilt? Learn how Belly Breathing can help.
Are you struggling with BIG Feelings such as stress, rage, overwhelm, anxiety, or Mom Guilt?
Does it feel like no matter what you do, you are stuck in that big feeling even though you desperately want to get out?
The reason why feelings can be so intense is because we are having a body reaction. Our nervous systems are firing away.
In this video, you will learn how to leverage Belly Breathing to calm down.
Here is why it works:
The Vagus nerve is one of the largest nerves in our systems linking our brains to our bodies.
When we engage in deep belly breathing, we tickle the bottom of the Vagus nerve, which then sends a message to our brains that we are safe and all is okay. Then, our brains release hormones that help us calm down, and when we calm our rational brain comes back online and we can take more conscious action.
Watch the video and try belly breathing when you are in the heat of any BIG FEELING and let us know how it goes for you.
