As the world continues advancing, both technologically and economically, our lifestyles are becoming faster paced. Sometimes we are so busy it is difficult to appreciate the essential things in life. We move automatically and unconsciously through our day to day activities, reacting to people and situations around us in a mindless rather than mindful state. We mindlessly rush through meals, whittle away hours at the television or computer, and engage in unrewarding behaviours, such as brooding over problems, and overspending on material possessions. Mindless habits such as these can lead us adrift on our course to health and happiness.
Practicing mindfulness can assist in easing the pressure of a fast paced life and provide relief from some of the symptoms of stress and negative thinking. Mindfulness is a form of self awareness training adapted from Buddhist mindfulness mediation. If refers to a state of being completely in touch with and aware of the present moment, and accepting things for what they are.
Upon reflection, and often in psychotherapy, we can notice certain destructive repeating patterns in our lives, but we are usually powerless to change them at this stage. By learning to be more mindful we can develop new habits to weaken old irrational and unhelpful automatic thinking habits. Mindfulness interventions have been demonstrated to be beneficial for a number of psychological and physical conditions including chronic pain, depression, and anxiety.
At the Positive Psychology Wellness Centre we believe mindfulness is something everyone should practice, and is a vital step in assisting people to break free of unhelpful habits that are preventing positive action. Like Budda said, “If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let your upset mind settle, your course will also become clear”.
By Peter Kyriakoulis
Director of Positive Psychology Wellness Centre
Ph:5976 8443
www.positivepsychology.net.au
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