Coping with the stress of everyday life can become quite challenging. With so many responsibilities in your work life and private life, there is a point where all this becomes too overwhelming to handle. Some people cope with this pressure remarkably well but unfortunately for most, not knowing how to cope with this stress can become self-destructive.

Too much stress can cause you to develop health problems or worsen existing problems; physically or mentally. This is why it is important to learn how to manage your stress. Even though you cannot completely eliminate stress from your life, there are ways you can control how you react to stress and your experience to it.

Mindfulness is one of the most powerful approaches to dealing with stress. You may be wondering what mindfulness is! The concept of mindfulness is very simple, it means paying attention to the present moment. Mindfulness means knowing directly what is going on inside and outside of ourselves, moment by moment.

Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you are sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Mindfulness is also about reawakening. Once we allow ourselves to see the present moment with clarity it brings about a positive change in our lives. By noticing our thoughts and feelings, it can help us improve our well being which cause a ripple affect in other areas such as relationships, self-esteem and confidence.

Practicing mindfulness involves awareness of the breath, guided imagery and other practices to relax the body and mind to help reduce stress.

Mindfulness for your mental health is crucial due to the benefits of meditation that are quite immense. Studies have shown that this type of meditation has great effectiveness for conditions such as:

· Stress

· Depression

· Anxiety

· Insomnia

· Pain

· High blood pressure (Hypertension)

· Asthma

· Fibromyalgia

This type of meditation has also been shown to help you experience your thoughts and emotions with greater balance and acceptance.

The benefits of mindfulness are well researched and plentiful. As human beings, we cannot compartmentalise our health. Stress, anxiety, overthinking and pain can all roll into one. This can be a good thing, however when we approach each one turn, it will have a positive effect on the others.

Stress and anxiety respond very well to mindfulness, other benefits include an increased immune function, the experience of being calm and feeling connected. This will in turn will impact your relationship with others and yourself.

One study showed that those who practice mindfulness are more likely to engage in positive health behaviours related to health such as exercising, avoiding addictive substances and attending regular health check-ups.

Everybody can practice mindfulness. It does not require special posture, clothing, place, etc. An effective way to experience mindfulness is to seek a professional’s help. One of the leading experts in mindfulness practice is Dr Afrosa Ahmed MBBS, MRCGP, DCH. Highly experienced in her field and dedicated to her job, you are guaranteed to experience mindfulness practices that will be absolutely tailored to you and your needs.

With all the advances in modern society we can still feel that time is running out, so why wait? Mindfulness offers a new way of looking at your life, Slowing down and living a fulfilling existence NOW. You do not need to be unwell to start a mindfulness program, just improving your well-being can bring out major shifts in your life. So it's time to ask yourself this question- when will you stop going through life just surviving?

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HOW to look after your mental health using mindfulness

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