I am by no means an expert on mindfulness, meditation,
psychology or anything really. I can, however, point you to some experts. My best advice is to do your own search. What works for some may not work for others. Try techniques out, find one you like and run with it. Like any new skill, mindfulness needs to be practiced. As you may practice the piano daily, have soccer practice or study, continuity is important for success. However, the most important factor for success is acceptance. You won’t be a prodigy immediately, your mind will wander. Smile at yourself, and say “yes” to your wandering mind, for it has lead you here. What may start today as a mindful breath will become a balanced, mindful life.
For more information about mindfulness itself please see:
The California Buddhist Vihara Society. Sati.: http://dharma.ncf.ca/introduction/instructions/sati.html
Warren,
Kirk and Ryan, Richard M. 2009. The
Benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychology. The
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Volume 84: 822-848 [online] http://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2003_BrownRyan.pdf
A Globe
and Mail article on mindfulness: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/stressed-out-try-mindfulness-meditation/article1862270/
Mindfulness
Exercises
Laura
Schenk -This doctoral psychology student has a plethora of resources available
on mindfulness techniques and benefits. I highly recommend checking her
information out! http://lauraschenck.com/category/mindfulness-and-acceptance
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