Making your day full of mindfulness does not have to be a complex task. It can be as simple as finding time to focus on your breathing and letting thoughts pass through you, instead of controlling you. Here is a sample schedule of a mindful day.
Morning
- After waking up spend a few minutes in bed just being aware of your breathing and the movements of your chest.
- Let go of any thoughts and focus on your breathing.
Afternoon
- When at work, take 10 minutes to sit and focus on your present surroundings as well as your breathing. Let thoughts pass over you as you focus on your breathing.
- At the start of meetings, or right before they start, take two minutes to be silent and focused. Allow people to use 5 minutes to transition from the meeting to another task.
- Do a small 2-minute mindfulness exercise every hour.
Evening
- When returning home, turn off all distractions for 10 minutes. Take that time to focus on your breath and allow all the thoughts and stresses of the day pass by.