7 Simple Mindfulness Habits To Include In Your Daily Life

Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life, many people have found mindfulness habits can help maintain their mental and physical health. Mindfulness revolves around nourishing and taking care of your inner self and physical body, and can have physical and mental health benefits. Daily mindfulness habits can help with stress and anxiety, keeping you emotionally ready to face your day.

Here are 7 mindfulness habits you can incorporate into your daily routine:

1. Practice good sleep hygiene

A good day begins with a good night’s sleep. Your body rests, rejuvenates, and recharges when you sleep, so getting good quality sleep is essential to setting the tone for your day ahead.

2. Begin a yoga practice

Staying active does not have to require strenuous gym sessions. Yoga is good for low- to moderate-impact exercise, and you’ll feel your muscles relax and your mood lift without breaking a sweat. Even a short yoga session can help you destress and center your emotions, decreasing your daily anxieties and increasing your resilience.

Start your morning with a yoga session to get your blood flowing, or wind down after a long day’s work with some stretches. Viniyoga offers fully virtual online yoga classes as  a flexible and safe option for practitioners.

3. Do goal-setting

Start your day with some goal-setting, and anticipate some potential pitfalls too. Stress and unexpected obstacles are unavoidable, but we can train ourselves to respond to them in constructive ways. When you do encounter these hurdles, you will feel better prepared to face them head on. Mantras can also help you refocus your energy throughout the day, keeping your inner state balanced and relaxed.

4. Check in with loved ones

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, mental heath issues and feelings of isolation or loneliness are common. Remember to reach out to your friends, family, or any loved one to recharge your emotional battery. Small daily interactions with others remind us that we’re not alone and give us the mental strength to get through our day.

5. Make time to meditate

Meditation is an ancient tradition that can help relax both mind and body. Even a minute-long meditation practice can help you refocus in the midst of a busy day, and over time you may see improvements in creativity, focus, and concentration. Viniyoga’s holistic practice includes Dhyanam (Meditation) as one of its yogic tools - find out more about the benefits of meditation in our Embrace Your Heart seminar.

6. Drink enough water

Many of us don’t drink enough water. Drinking water helps to regulate your body’s natural equilibrium, and dehydration can lead to symptoms like headache or brain fog. Keep a water bottle with you the whole day to remind yourself to stay hydrated.

7. Practice conscious gratitude 

Take some time in the day to reflect on what you are grateful or thankful for. We often miss small acts of kindness, and remembering to be grateful helps us stay optimistic and positive, decreasing stress and anxiety. It also lets you end the day on a good note, leaving you feeling rested as you fall asleep.

Regain Mindfulness with Viniyoga

Viniyoga’s holistic practice includes mindfulness habits to promote a deeper connection with your inner self. Our private online yoga sessions provide practitioners with a safe space to develop mindfulness habits through our range of yogic tools. Get in touch with us for more information on how Viniyoga can help with your mindfulness journey today, or find more mental health tips on our blog.