Mindfulness Daily Check-In September 28, 2017
Hello everyone! Welcome to the mindfulness daily check-in!
There are some days when even finding ten minutes to set aside for mindfulness is difficult, let alone a half hour. For those occasions, its useful to take just a few moments to cultivate mindfulness and become fully present in the moment. This mindfulness exercise invites you to do just that.
In our busy world, its important to take the time to slow down and become one with the present moment. When youre feeling stressed, try taking a minute to slow down and cultivate mindful awareness. Whether you are at the office or in your car, and whether youre standing up or sitting down, this exercise can be done virtually anywhere. All you need is a minute of silence. You can close your eyes if youd like, though you dont have to. For the next minute, put aside whatever you are doing, and focus on the following:
1. Feel your breath coming in and out of your nose. Feel your breath as it fills up your chest and lungs, and notice it as it releases on your exhale.
2. Use your senses to notice whats happening around you. Hear the sounds around you, and feel the temperature of the air against your skin.
3. Observe whatever emotions and thoughts are within you right now. Just notice them, without judgment, and without any desire to change them.
4. Notice when your mind drifts, but bring it back each time to your breath.
5. When you are ready, open your eyes and come back to the room.
Let me know your thoughts below! 
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS REMINDER!
Omg - i woke up to pure chaos this morning and I am still internally freaking out ( friennd told me she was killing herself - then doesnt return my texts - got her family involved - she texts them back, she is fine. ahhhh - so not okay to to that to me....Okat - sorry for the vent - but im so wried from all the upset.
this breathins exercise was such a good wake up call to stop, breathe and center.
thank you.
will do this off and on today as needed.
wash, rinse, repeate XD
@blissedNblessed I am sorry that you have to be going through this. I know it is hard. You can always pm me. Great job on mindfulness.
@happydandan
thanks <3
And yasss - mindfulness always helps!
@blissedNblessed You are sooo welcome:-)
Love it. Usually try to do this during a panic attack. Sometimes, it works great! Another tool in the tool box of recovery.
@blueocean45 Definitely
@compassion4you14
thanks compassion, very nice and helpfull exercise, i closed my eyes for a bit longer and focussed on my breath. my mind still wanders away but i can bring it back much easier than in the beginning, it is about practise.
Thanks for the reminder! I really appreciate the mindfulness community here on 7 Cups.
@compassion4you14 great idea for finding just a few moments to refresh the awareness of being mindful. These are like mini vacations we can take just to be more aware of what is happening in our lives.
Thanks for sharing this.
