Don’t be put off if your mind drifts off as soon as you start to practise Mindfulness. This happens to everyone. Success in Mindfulness is in trying and finding even a few seconds when you recall that you are thinking about something else and return to the present moment.

 

Mindfulness is a type of exercise, it takes regular habit to get the most out of it. Give it a shot for a few weeks practising four to five times a week at least and you will feel the benefits and you will notice that you begin to look forward to.

 

Posture: You can practise Mindfulness sitting upright in a chair, or cross-legged on the floor with a cushion, or lying down (with a pillow under the head and perhaps under the knees). If you are sitting, maintain an upright, though not forced position, and slightly push upwards with the crown of your head.

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Don’t fall asleep! It’s tempting to doze sometimes - as Mindfulness is relaxing and we are often very tired, but try to maintain your attention on the exercise (obviously if you do fall asleep, it doesn’t matter...).

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Establish a daily routine and aim for 20 minutes practise minimum.

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Mindfulness is primarily an exercise which requires practise - rather than a theory which requires thinking about - so do the regular practise alongside any extra reading on the subject...

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Use an App or a book as a guide - you can learn alone and without too much time investment apart from the regular practise (a class is another great option and there are classes everywhere these days).