{"id":976,"date":"2020-04-23T10:33:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T10:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/?p=976"},"modified":"2023-03-23T11:37:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T03:37:21","slug":"mindfulness-selfcare-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/tips\/mindfulness-selfcare-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Practise Mindfulness And Self-Care At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With the pandemic raging around the world, much of our time is now spent at home. However, spending most of our waking hours in close proximity to other household members can make it feel like there\u2019s a significant lack of \u201cme time\u201d. Combine this with the coronavirus\u2019 impact upon most businesses and you have a volatile mix of external stressors. Although the world longs for happier times, it would be<\/span> unwise to lax on social distancing procedures until a solid vaccine is developed<\/span><\/a>. To help us through this challenging period, consider adopting a daily mindfulness routine to relax and unwind.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Psychology Today<\/em><\/a> <\/span>defines mindfulness as \u201ca state of active, open attention to the present. This state encompasses observing one\u2019s thoughts and feelings without judging them as good or bad.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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According to<\/span> mindfulness expert Patricia Karpas<\/a><\/span>, grounding ourselves in the present helps us to approach situations more thoughtfully than reactively. \u201cThese reactions are often based on something that happened years ago,\u201d she explains. \u201cThe practice of being still and letting go\u2026 helps our minds react and respond more productively.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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It\u2019s simple! Regardless of what you are doing \u2013 eating, walking or writing a report \u2013 focus entirely on what you are doing so that you can savour the tastes, the sights or the moment. While doing so, pay attention to your body and your surroundings \u2013 feel your muscles moving and the sensations upon your skin without reacting to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Make a habit of observing your breathing (i.e. its depth and rhythm). Keeping track of your breathing occupies your conscious thought \u2013 temporarily freeing yourself from negativity that may be plaguing your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

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While we can\u2019t do anything about the virus, we can control our thoughts and our connections with the people around us. A few deep breaths and grounded thoughts a day keep the stress away!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"HKTDC For a more in-depth look on how to practise mindfulness,<\/span> check out this article<\/a><\/span> from Huffpost<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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