8 Powerful Ways to Practice Mindfulness for Deep Rest

Mindfulness is not just something to add to your calendar and tick off the to-do list. Mindfulness is the gateway to releasing stress, getting deep rest, and finding purpose, peace of mind and deeper meaning in life.

In this blog post, you’ll find 8 simple but powerful ways to practice mindfulness and do exactly that.

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is doing something with complete awareness.

Normally, when we sit down for any activity, our mind is engaged in many different things, it’s usually not fully present in the activity at hand. This is how and when we forget details.

When you practice mindfulness, you cultivate the habit of bringing the mind back to the present moment. When you are fully in the present moment, you are more aware of your mind, your environment and your emotional state.

This is the first step to raising your level of consciousness.

What is Deep Rest?

Deep rest is not necessarily 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep; sometimes you can sleep the whole night and still wake up tired.

This is because there is so much activity in your mind that you’re unable to rest.

Deep rest happens when your mind comes to complete stillness and this only happens when you are fully immersed in any activity to the point where there is nothing else happening in your mind.

In fact, many people adopt hobbies because they allow them to be fully in the present moment. In this way, their hobby has become a deeply rejuvenating activity that allows them to find deep rest.

Why should you Practice Mindfulness?

Besides releasing the 4 happiness chemicals in your brain, there are many, many benefits of practicing mindfulness. I’ve listed a few of them here:

• You’ll make less mistakes.
• You’ll set healthier boundaries.
• You’ll be able to overcome social anxiety.
• Your relationships will flourish.
• You’ll discover hidden talents.
• You’ll gradually overcome the fear of change.
• You’ll be able to take better care of yourself.
• You’ll make better decisions that are supportive of your health, growth and progress in life.
• You’ll reconnect with and learn how to trust your intuition.

8 Powerful Ways to Practice Mindfulness for Deep Rest

1. Practice yoga regularly
   • The ancient practice of yoga has been specifically designed to reduce the restlessness in your mind so that you can come back to the present moment, reconnect with your authentic self and find deep rest.
2. Meditate
   • Dhyana or meditation is the practice of coming back to the present moment by actively observing your mind and letting go of what no longer serves you. This is a powerful way to stop overthinking, heal and overcome self-limiting beliefs.
3. Practice breathwork
   • The breath is always in the present moment and pranayama or breathwork is the act of consciously regulating the breath. It is one of the most powerful tools to release restless energy, learn how to let go, and find peace and happiness in the present moment.
4. Journal
   • When you journal, you are actively taking all the things running around in your mind and removing them by placing them onto paper. Journaling for mental health has become very popular because it helps eliminate negative thoughts and regulate your emotions.
5. Create white space in your calendar
   • Blocking time off in your calendar with nothing scheduled and reducing screen time will enable the activity in your mind to come up to the surface and express itself. During this time, you’ll be more spontaneous and the activity in the mind will find a healthy outlet. You may even find a hobby that enables you to find deep rest.
6. Spend time in nature
   • The essence of nature is stillness. When you immerse yourself in nature for long enough, you will naturally find that your comes back to the present moment.
7. Cook/bake and clean
   • There is never a shortage of things to do around the house. When you immerse yourself fully in these tasks, not only will you beautify your living space, you’ll foster good will with the people you live with and perhaps have some treats to enjoy afterwards.
8. Declutter your living space
   • Your outer environment is a reflection of your inner environment. Practicing minimalism and letting go of old and outdated items will allow you to release nostalgia and old memories that keep you stuck in the past.

Concluding Thoughts

The purpose of practicing mindfulness is not just to add more to your plate.

In fact, starting to practice mindfulness brings you back to simplicity. When done right, it can bring you back in touch with who you are and what you really want in life.

You’ll be able to heal, set healthier boundaries, and find clarity and purpose in life.

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