Mindful and conscious

Our many commitments and the rush of modern life make it difficult to consciously realize and live the truly important things in order to progress in our own lives.

Most of the time, we try to do several things at once (multitasking) and are already thinking about the next task while fulfilling the current commitment. We are permanently available by phone and cell phone and have to deal with the abundance of information that radio, television, newspapers and the Internet constantly offer us. The consequences are well known: feelings of being overwhelmed and dissatisfied, worry and reflection, insomnia and depression, and even social withdrawal and burnout.

Multitasking is unnatural and destructive to the human psyche. It makes more sense to perform each task one step at a time, paying attention to and being aware of the details. The “Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction” (MBSR) program in behavioral medicine is dedicated to this insight. Because there is an alternative to a hectic and unfulfilled everyday life. Here are some tips for more mindfulness.

Conscious body awareness

Before getting up in the morning, stretch and flex your body in bed, becoming aware of your back and muscles.

Conscious sitting

Sit up straight, with your hips and knees at right angles, shoulders back, and legs together. Internalize your sitting posture.

Conscious eating

Look at each bite, smell it, taste it and let it melt in your mouth with lots of chewing. Celebrate “slow food”.

Conscious silence

Just turn off the radio and never let the TV play in the background. Set up periods when you cannot be reached by phone.

Conscious breathing training

Take five minutes off, close your eyes and concentrate on the inhalation and exhalation phases, don't let your thoughts wander.

Conscious observation

Observe a event in nature or a person in the environment in detail and put the knowledge gained on the positive list.

Conscious rituals

Defined processes such as fixed eating rules, daily exercise or fixed TV times make life easier and reduce stress factors. You should consciously allow yourself exceptions.