Add A Layer Of Mindfulness To Your Ritual
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When you have a ritual, you’re more focused on the experience of the task than simply getting it done. It’s like being mindful of the journey, rather than just honing in on the destination. But you’re human, and there will be times when your focus and concentration are fleeting.
Applying mindfulness during your ritual can help. Mindfulness means being totally in the moment, focusing on what’s going on inside and immediately outside of your own body.
For example, if your ritual involves a daily walk outside, clue into the sights, sounds, smells, and other sensations you notice while walking. What is the sensation of your feet hitting the ground as you walk, or the way the fresh air feels in your lungs?
The next time you feel distracted during your ritual, follow these steps:
Want more information on how to be mindful? Check out our #healthynurse resources:
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Applying mindfulness during your ritual can help. Mindfulness means being totally in the moment, focusing on what’s going on inside and immediately outside of your own body.
For example, if your ritual involves a daily walk outside, clue into the sights, sounds, smells, and other sensations you notice while walking. What is the sensation of your feet hitting the ground as you walk, or the way the fresh air feels in your lungs?
The next time you feel distracted during your ritual, follow these steps:
- Pause
- Take a few deep breaths
- Concentrate on the present moment
- Focus on how your body feels
- Zone in on your surroundings and what’s happening
Want more information on how to be mindful? Check out our #healthynurse resources:
- Channeling Mindfulness in Nursing
- Mindfulness Practices For Stress And Anxiety With COVID-19
- Use apps like Moodfit for short, guided meditations. It’s free thanks to a grant from the American Nurses Foundation (ANF).
Let us know how you’re doing! Post a video or photo in our challenge update thread here or reply to us on Twitter, in our private Facebook group or Instagram. Remember to tag us with #healthynurse!
Find this helpful? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this tip with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation!
Missed day 7? Catch up here. Join us on day 9.
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