Mindfulness During COVID-19
With schools closed and many parents working from home without childcare for the foreseeable future, its hard not to start spiraling. Responsibilities seem endless, the situation dire, and it seems like time to yourself has become a thing of the past…
Take a deep breath. Literally.
Feel a little better?
Here are some daily mindfulness exercises and techniques you can try:
Squeeze Muscles: Starting at your toes, pick one muscle and squeeze it tight. Count to five. Release, and notice how your body changes. Repeat exercise moving up your body.
Belly Breathing: Put one hand on your stomach and one hand on your chest. Slowly breathe in from your stomach (expand like a balloon) and slowly breathe out (deflate).
Mindful Meal: Pay attention to the smell, taste and look of your food. No multitasking.
Meditation: Sit in a relaxed, comfortable position. Pick something to focus on, like your breath. When your mind wanders, bring your attention back to your breath.
Blowing Bubbles: Notice their shapes, textures and colors.
Coloring: Color something. Focus on the colors and designs.
Listening to Music: Focus on the whole song, or listen specifically to the voice or an instrument.
Remember, make time for mindfulness, limit multi-tasking, practice mindfulness as a family, and make peace with uncertainty.
You got this.
@Icicle0212 Thanks for the informative post! Mindfulness is truly beneficial during these stressful times and can be utilized by anyone some way or another. Keep up the great job!
@lovelyWhisper66 You're welcome! And it definitely is. :) We can all use a minute or two and take a step back and access our lives during these times.