BE MINDFUL. Be Present

During this chaotic time, we know how important it is for you to be in the now so you can best manage stress, uncertainty, and the growing demands from change. Luckily, Zemi knows of one proven method that offers ALL of these benefits:

Fend off depression
Reduce worry and anxiety
Control your temper
Lose weight
Lower stress
Fall asleep faster
Increase focus and concentration
Listen better
Lower blood pressure
Deepen your spirituality
Stick with your goals
Be a better leader

How exactly do you do this? Just stay in the now by practicing MINDFULNESS.

Most people focus their minds in the past or the future the vast majority of the time. They handle the present mostly by operating on auto-pilot. Mindfulness is a way of directing attention – paying attention to become more aware of our emotions, beliefs, and actions in the present.

Here are a few structured mindfulness exercises you can practice:

-Body scan meditation. Lie on your back with your legs extended and arms at your sides, palms facing up. Focus your attention slowly and deliberately on each part of your body, in order, from toe to head or head to toe. Be aware of any sensations, emotions or thoughts associated with each part of your body.

-Sitting meditation. Sit comfortably with your back straight, feet flat on the floor and hands in your lap. Breathing through your nose, focus on your breath moving in and out of your body. If physical sensations or thoughts interrupt your meditation, note the experience and then return your focus to your breath.

-Walking meditation. Find a quiet place 10 to 20 feet in length, and begin to walk slowly. Focus on the experience of walking, being aware of the sensations of standing and the subtle movements that keep your balance. When you reach the end of your path, turn and continue walking, maintaining awareness of your sensations.

Over the next week, we encourage you to set a goal to practice mindfulness and notice the benefits. Choose to incorporate any of the above forms of meditation into each day and comment about how your attitude and behaviors have changed. Challenge your coworkers and family to do the same.

Here's to living in the present!
Team Zemi