How to Be Mindful in a Crazy World

mind·ful·ness

/ˈmīn(d)f(ə)lnəs/

the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.

(as defined by Merriam-Webster)

Mindfulness is all the rage right now as it has crossed the chasm of the workplace. By providing you with some basic tools to start practicing and applying mindfulness in your daily life, you will begin to find greater happiness and contentment.

Your first mission on this journey is to gather a few simple tools to help you along this journey. Here is your list:

1. Notebook or Journal. Choose a journal that stimulates your senses. It may have smooth paper pages that appeal to your tactile senses or a beautifully-colored cover that inspires positive emotion. I love the Medium Leuchtturm Notebooks. They’re available in various colors and sizes and have numbered pages and a table of contents to find what you’re looking for quickly.
2. A Quiet Corner. When you first start practicing mindfulness, having a quiet place to go that is free from overwhelming distractions will be helpful.
3. Focus Stone. When you start practicing mindfulness, it might help to have something you carry on the person that helps…