How do you guys practice mindfulness?

How do you do so in your every day life, and do you have to remind yourself to? I find myself getting stuck in the cycle of feeling stuck about this annoying disorder, and worrying about everything it could affect down the road, or make life changes more difficult. Of course they aren’t happening /now/. I notice some progress, and when I feel good, I feel good, except the times I begins to worry about feeling bad and how long it will last. I definitely need to practice mindfulness a bit more, and learn how to be more present, and not get swept away

A23

Date posted: 2y

Meditation, therapy, grounding exercises- lots of options and varieties

Dee C

Date posted: 2y

To be in the present I sometimes sit/lie still and look at an object, smell whatever in the air, listen to the cars outside the window, maybe taste remnants of my last meal, feel the sensation of rubbing my thumb with the index finger. And if I close my eyes I view my thoughts in a nonjudgmental way. Like watching the clouds go by. I neither agree/disagree or engage with them. Just let them flow in & out. I usually do this for 5 or 10 minutes. It takes practice to go longer so I suggest to break it down to shorter increments. There’s a few guided meditations on YouTube I find very helpful. Hope this helps you in your journey.

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