How to Practice Mindfulness
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- Опубліковано 22 чер 2020
- Practicing mindfulness through meditation or other techniques improves both mental and physical health. Follow this body scan exercise to help improve focus and overall wellbeing.
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Imagine we all had this amount of focus towards the present and not the future and the past. The more present we are, the more we can get done.
the fact that you said 'imagine ' you are still talking about being in future
@@octagon2760 There is nothing wrong with writing stuff down and sharing idea what are you on
@@trillionmindfulintentions2132 that's what i did
@@octagon2760 There is a different between referring to the future and worrying about it. I am implying that you failed to realise this in your former comment.
Thanks for this..🙂
when practicing mindfulness/meditating I like to think of my thoughts as waves coming in from the ocean. I acknowledge them as they splash up on shore. Then I peacefully and effortless watch them withdraw back to the sea. There's no time to analyze the waves or think about them in detail. One can simply just observe them for a brief moment and then watch them go on.
What a wonderful way to think of it 😊 thank you for that thought 🙂
Ironically, I lived a life that centered on the feelings of others. Instead of expressing my feelings frankly, I thought I had to live a happy life that would require suppressing my feelings to avoid making problems.
At the same time, I firmly believed that my inner anxiety or nervousness should not be revealed. I tried to think positively or forced a smile on my face, hiding my unease and pretending not to know.
There were feelings that discomforted me, that I knew I should not be feeling, yet whenever those feelings arose, I would deny myself and suffer....
I thought this was the right way, but reality told me the contrary. I became more vulnerable. I started to use the "Intended mindfulness playlist' and got much better. It really works 😌-)
This one comment may have changed my life. I really enjoy the sea wall in Galveston. No buildings obstructing the view of waves.. this is a perfect place to start.
Haha sounds easier said that done
I could never imagine something like that unless I already was in a tolerable nueurochemical state. But under severe stress, depression, pain, sleep deprivation etc. it simply does not work.
Bruh I’m high asf and my names Brandon... this was a trip
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lmao same
Are you okay?
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😂😂 how much ug lol?
Ever time I feel stressed and having high anxiety level, I come back to this video. Never fails to work!
We're so happy that it's helpful for you! We hope you will check out the links to the resources in the description box for where to learn more and where to get treatment and support.
I am an awakened master 144 christ consciousness avitar of jesus, as I loop upon you lesser beings I get a budda belly laugh ha- ha
I’ve been practicing mindfulness meditation for a while now and still find my heads all over the place, I’ll add this to my technique and keep trying.
Don't give up, just keep swimming :)
thats becase you give to much credence to your pathetic L ego and its thoughts
Brandon: exams are so stressful college is hard, I'm totally overwhelmed. but what about you? :///
Lydia: *goes on 3 minute monologue about mindfulness *
I had to slow the video down so it sounded like Lydia was on tranquilizers, oddly 😀 It made me feel better. 🤷
Yes! I watched this to be happy and I am now.
Mindfulness simply means being present ! It is something i struggled with for so long … it doesn’t matter if what you’re ruminating on is positive or negative in the long run it causes you a lot of unhappiness and stress regardless 😊 Being mindful and focused should be taught to every child because even the ones that struggle (like me with OCD/adhd) it can still always improve with practice !
I got my heart broken so bad at 19 I started practicing mindfulness and doing yoga. I’m 21 I’ve never felt more amazing more calm more patient I live in the moment and Ive found peace and I love myself
Mastering mindfulness has truly transformed my perspective on life. Embracing these practices daily has been a game-changer for me.
Mindfulness simply means being present ! It is something i struggled with for so long … it doesn’t matter if what you’re ruminating on is positive or negative in the long run it causes you a lot of unhappiness and stress regardless Being mindful and focused should be taught to every child because even the ones that struggle (like me with OCD/adhd) it can still always improve with practice !
This "body scan" technique is an ancient yoga technique as is mindfulness. It is normally done in shavasana. The scan is done from toes to head and back with focus on breathing, thoughts and relaxation.
The positive atmosphere in your community is something special. Keep it thriving! 🌟
Truly relaxing. Thank you for your inspiration 🙏🏾
Anxiety is from living in the thoughts too much, by relaxing and moving into your body and feeling it instead thinking only does help. However chronic anxiety is a coping mechanism learned that if your in your head you can’t actually feel the emotions that we like to run away from, as we become adults it becomes learned helplessness. By being mindful we can feel and we can act accordingly to what is needed. Eg in an uncomfortable situation if you feel anxiety, you can breathe into the uncomfortable situation before the anxiety takes over and respond with saying this makes me feel uncomfortable please stop or I am leaving now. You have the power to leave most situations and not have to live with anxiety.
I suffer from dp and I’m trying to find ways to limit my anxiety videos like this seem to be helping I’m greatful for channels like this
@Dcen*ven He means from Discipline
What is dp
@@PurpleSeahorse depression. 🙂
@@PurpleSeahorse depersonalization
her voice is very soothing, thank you
Thanks for your kind words-glad you liked our video!
The mindfulness book "30 Days to Reduce Anxiety" by Harper Daniels is good. It has 30 exercises for meditation and mindfulness that are helpful and practical.
How does mindfulness tackle having PTSD and severe financial difficulties, while your phone constantly rings off the hook and the only contact you get is in the form of mail, from debt collectors? Just asking because as someone who is currently not in a great position financially, and struggling severely with PTSD, I keep getting told to be “mindful” and practice “mindfulness.” How does this help my current state? To me it doesn’t, it’s just a way to think about something else instead of my problems. But it doesn’t make the problems go away. Thinking about how awesome the beach looks today doesn’t pay the bills or fox anything. So could you enlighten me on what I’m missing here?
It seems to me mindfulness works when you’re perfectly healthy, have a set career path that you are currently trajecting on, and no financial problems. If that was your situation and your day was going to be upset by your boss’ shitty attitude, then yeah, mindfulness works great. Ignore your boss until work ends with your mindfulness and then do as you please after work, problem solved. But what about serious, ongoing, neverending problems? You can quit your job, or block out mundane tasks it requires. You can’t just quit paying bills, rent, trying to find healthy food to sustain yourself properly. Mindfulness seems like something some women from Orange County, CA who grew up privileged came up with. People that had problems or currently have problems that are to me, not even a register on the stress or anger level. Your car broke down? At least you have one (mindfulness). If my biggest worry for the day was my car breaking down, therapy wouldn’t be necessary.
@@kevinsanders3630 Sounds like you need to practice mindfulness lol. You're getting angry at random people for trying to be happy. All the power to you I guess. Good luck brother👍
@@kevinsanders3630 what's the difference between one who has a lot of challenges and always thinks about them and feels rotten, and another person that has a lot of challenges but also practices mildfulfulness, slow breathing, works on having a loving/forgiving/thankful/fun attitude, exercises, eats healthy food, trusts in God, and finds positive people to spend time with? The difference is that you give your mind a break from life's challenges. Your body becomes relaxed. You're able to breathe. You develop a sense of peace. Your mind is clearer. You feel more confident about overcoming life's challenges. You know that today is a blessed day. You take away the power from your challenges as you become more powerful.
Smile and have faith! You will overcome these challenges!
I also recommend watching Joel Osteen on youtube, talking to a counselor about you ptsd, also look into videos about how to release trauma from your body.
Challenge your challenges by being filled with love and peace! Take care, my friend, I hope the very best for you.
@@kevinsanders3630 Are used to think like this, I’m now hoping that mindfulness will help me to focus my energies so that I can solve all the problems in my life. Instead of just ending up in buckets of tears and being unable to cope. With focus maybe I can tackle everything one at a time. There is probably a deeper answer but I don’t know it
Absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing
Picture if we directed this level of focus towards the present instead of dwelling on the future or past. The more we stay in the present, the more we can accomplish.
What an excellent, succinct explanation. Thanks!👏👏👏👏
You're welcome!
Excellent!
Thanks for sharing. ❤💚💙
Thank you. Body scan is appealing to me, I recognize it from what a friend told me once about how she gets calm Hmmm. Very nice.
Thank you so much.....😥❤️
Amazing thanks 🙏
Close eyes, thought appear just imagine like a picture that's blown by the wind like leave
Body scan head to toe
Acknowled breathing, senses and thought
i should probably have a rest house on a small town or not really habited place, with lots of greens and beautiful nature view
Great video and information thank you x
He did so good! Let’s go Brandon!
Hahahaha came looking for this
Bwahaha he's ready to become president now
thanks it's really a great help thanks 🙏
Great
this is a masterpeice
Thank you for making this video, what would the world be like if everyone practiced mindfulness?
Useless. Because no one would focus on any important tasks at hand because they cause “stress.” Everyone would be negating their responsibilities while explaining how AMAZINGLY GREEN the tree leaves look today.
@@kevinsanders3630 Why do important tasks need to be stressful?
@Personal Excellence Foundation Your comment proves my personal belief that mindfulness only works for the privileged. Have you ever had to pay rent and not had the money? Have you ever lost a job due to outsourcing and came home to a pay or face eviction notice? Paying rent is a monthly important task that causes massive stress in millions across the world. Some people are one missed paycheck from homelessness. How could not stress about such and be mindful? When you’re living in poverty for 2+ years, you face a daily struggle of being able to feed and house yourself, which causes your mind to race at night when you want to sleep, along with whatever othe problems you have in life, making tomorrow even worse as your problems carry over and now you’ve lost out on important sleep. But I guess if you’re being mindful through all of this everything is AMAZING according to you and those preaching “mindfulness” to solve your problems. Some people have to stress about how they will eat or pay their bills everyday, and it’s a survival instinct. You know if you can’t succeed in the task, you may face harsh results (not eating, losing housing, etc...). And those are just two basic important tasks that you can’t negate and need to face head on every day and month. It’s not escapable and never will be. People will always stress of these things as a means to survive poverty, and no form of “mindfulness” will help with that. Once again, it’s great for those who are about to throw a hissy fit because their $70,000 BMW blew a tire and now they have to wait 30 mins for road side assistance so they can get it repaired and go to their party full of drugs and alcohol. Then you can focus on birds and trees for 30 minutes and mindfulness seems amazing. But for people with complex PTSD that live in poverty, mindfulness is just a burden.
@@kevinsanders3630 i was thinking at the start that this long ass comment would be some childish rant, but you are actually right, I agree.
@@kevinsanders3630 mindfulness is for everyone....especially people in bad life situations. No matter what you're going through, suffering still only happens in the mind. Mindfulness is the commitment to not fighting but surrendering you mind and body to the suffering. When we suffer we feel inner resistance, tension and fear, our usual response is to fight this with our mind, cringe and resist but when we relax into the discomfort and let the pain wash over us, it soon subsides and you have cleansed a part of your inner being. Our brain has thousands of negative impressions from our childhood and life...each time we surrender to an impression, it is wiped away....practice this and you will see a massive reduction to your inner suffering...regardless of your life situation
Beautifully presented.
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Thank you so much for the kind words!
I need a friend like Lydia in my life.
This is phenomenal. I recently read a similar book, and it was nothing short of phenomenal. "Mindful Mastery: Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World" by Kyle Ash
thank you
Nice explaination
It really helped me 🙏
Hello 👋 Could you please tell me the exact difference between Mindfulness-based interventions and Mindfulness interventions? I'd appreciate your input as I'm a PhD Student studying mindfulness and mind wandering.
Amazing thanks
This is shavaasan....one of Yoga Asan 😊
Thank you for making this vid it will help me a lot with my anxiety any ideas on how not to feel alone in life with my anxiety
This is a profound compilation of insights. A similar book I read had an indelible impact on me. "Mindful Mastery: Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World" by Kyle Ash
Hi there fantastic video, I wished to thank you nice one
Thank you so much for the feedback!
This so helpful very much thank you 😍😍😍😍
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Thanks
Wow i practiced mindfulness and wow I immediately felt sleepy, tbh its coz i haven't been getting enough sleep recently.
But hey thanks for the great video
If you got sleepy then you weren't that stressed to begin with lol. You can't fall asleep under significant stress.
If that were the case our ancestors would have died, if you can simply fall asleep while a lion is chasing you just by being mindful. And if a metaphorical lion isn't chasing you are you really stressed? If stress is fight or flight?
I don’t understand this stuff when it comes to anxiety caused by sensory issues. You’re told to focus on your sensations yet that is the entire reason you’re in an uncomfortable situation to begin with.
it is paradoxical..but it works tho!
I agree with you. If you focus too much on your body when you deal with symptoms of anxiety or ptsd it's uncomfortable.
It self control exercises. Anxiety is just another out of control emotion that can be controlled if one is mindful. I use faith as a control.
@@kerwinbrown4180 Anxiety is not an emotional thing, the bad anxiety or chronic anxiety has symptoms such as racing heart beat, panick attacks, nausea and vomitting. It has nothing to do with emotion. Racing heart beat makes you feel like your adrenaline is up, panick attacks feel like heart attacks, painful, nausea feels like sickness and vomitting cones from nausea. It's something that happens from genetics or street drugs.
@@angiesworld8038 if you look online you will find it is an emotion and does have the effects on the human body you describe. Genetics effect emotion as does what you experienced in you whole life. It is the same with other emotions. They can become a mental illness if one is unable to control it. There are several anxiety disorders that psychologists strive to treat.
Blessings to you all. The practice of mindfulness is the holistic process of becoming self aware in the current state of your physical, mental and spiritual existence. Our self mastery stems from the knowledge that our minds are very powerful and that it is constantly shaping our realities and the manner in which we engage in the world as we perceive it. Like the masterful captain of a ship at sea, we must navigate our way through the never-ending waves of our own thoughts and feelings, being able to discern those that have been artificially produced and unconsciously suppressed while accessing the inner compass of our greater selves as a guiding North Star. To be mindful is to also engage with intent in order to deliver meaning to our actions, to become one with our true nature to access the divine force so that we may manifest from true inspiration. Being mindful is to be in the here and now, where no past exists and no future need be concerned, the actively conscious form of surrendering. Carry no judgements, ill-will nor machinations of ever-morphing thoughts, as the practice of mindfulness is to reconnect us with those greater aspects of ourselves where kindness and compassion thrives. Wishing everyone a transformative journey . . . ua-cam.com/video/SJYaCuFVVJ0/v-deo.html
Thank you for this 🙏🏾
Wow 🤩 long comment
Oh shut up
I hope I have quiet place here where I can practice mindfulness because I can't control my thoughts right now.
I was feeling like this yesterday, hope you're feeling better now
@@tlovehater thank you!also I hope you're feeling better too❤️✨
i am week in making thoughts , i can't imagine if it is not something seen by eyes and believed by mind
Nice video, much-needed one to get rid of that stress 👍
nice editing and nice dialogue writing
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i am asian .I recommend simple meditation .
Sit in the position that is most comfortable for you. Do not sit in a semi-asleep position. Sit in a quiet place. Not hot, not cold, not hungry, not sleepy. Then close your eyes. Breathe in and out slowly, naturally, without straining. Put your hands on your lower abdomen. and try to feel your stomach stretch out. (This process may take several days.) Next, put your feelings on your breath. Take a deep breath and feel it. Breathe out and feel it. Just do this. Peace of mind, stress, pressure, ADHD. will alleviate in not using..
In the latest video on the Practical Health channel, it says that there are only 2 types of meditation practices - concentration meditation and mindfulness meditation. Basically, every time I focus on something, only on that object, I meditate. Is it really the case?
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I did this while watching this video, did work. sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo clamed
*Calmed
@@angiesworld8038 🤦♂️
Vipassana. ❤
Is it normal when I meditate having a constant dialogue with my self? Like having a voice that describe everything I do while I’m meditating like “ok focus on the breath” or “ok I’m having a thought, return to the breath”. Is it correct or should I stop to talk to my in this way during my practice?
I guess it's normal
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0:28 she's not ok. her hands are on backwards.
Actually you can still get the benefit even if you can't find a quiet place.
for How long should I focus on each body parts in this mindful exercise?
Now we know how Orange Cassidy from AEW became so calm. /s
My name is Lydia and for a second I thought this video was literally talking to me 😂😂
It is talking to you, and ur on a website called youtube
I wanted to listen. To this video but my worries kept me from focusing on the instructions
Oh, huhuhh. Never better.
Mindfulness? I propose Mindemptyness as a much greater tool!
Yeah,thats what i want🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
So, how do I get to the point where I can stop and actually meditate? I feel like I can’t shut out the noise long enough to accomplish this.
Try, Sam Harris’ Waking Up App. He has a 30 day introductory course where he shows you how to practice.
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Are we not knowingly practicing this when eating? Is this why I am emotionally eating? I can just do this instead? What!!
This was body focusing:mindfulness, are there more vedios to practice, like this, if there are please mention
Just type in “Practicing Mindfulness” in the search bar here on UA-cam and you’ll see a list of videos. 🙏🏽❤️
Hello😊
Its very hard for that leaf imagination for me 🙁
Ironically this stressed me out.
"Relax and focus on your headshouldersneckcheststomachbacklegstoes"
After this Brandon Curry won
Mr. Olympia Title 😋
i need this to escape the matrix
This has never worked for me unless I was in a relatively easy time in my life. I don't even logically understand how it would work. If I'm in a lot of physical and mental pain, distracting myself from the pain works better and logically makes sense. Literally laying there focusing on the pain just makes me feel like I'm drowning. I've had panic attacks and anger attacks trying this. I get filled with cortisol and snap. My heart rate rises, it gets harder to breath. It's a powerful biological instinct to fight or flight when you're under a lot of stress. Laying still gives you a sense of overwhelming vulnerability unless you're under very mild stress. And I think most of the studies on this have likely been done on people with mild stress or depression but they think it's severe because of the soft world we live in. Most people never experience severe stress and I doubt very seriously this would work unless you're some type of monk who trained for 15 years to do it. But monks have no stress anyway because they live simple lives that purposely cut out stress.
The purpose of meditation is not to calm you. At least not at first. Meditation for you right now is about feeling the anxiety and panic and allowing it to be there with zero resistance. If you’re in a state of anxiety don’t focus on yourself focus on your surroundings. Every time your mind wanders you gently bring it back. In order to heal from anxiety you have to allow yourself to feel it and refocus your thoughts on the present moment. Not with the intention to calm down but to stop the resistance that is fueling the anxiety. Later is when you start to feel peace and calm but not at first. First you need to teach your body you are safe so it can stop panicking. It’s a very counterintuitive process but it works. And it’s also not an over night thing.
Being mindful doesn't mean, not thinking...
Hey lsk ppl
I've tried this. It doesn't do shit all.
Why did this give me anxiety? :(
Because is not for you, maybe.
Did it? Aww, so sorry. *Hugs*
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gay
3:22 ,lol. next time....
want to go to america
Are there any rich people?
Please help me🙏🙏🙏
I am willing to do any of your work. I will be your servant.
You have no idea what mindfulness is. What you were showing was just a hint of relaxation.
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Isn't this yog nidra ?
Is this what mindfulness is? Lydia is sus in her surface explanation
Lol i have exam tomorrow too😂😂
its 10 times harder if you had ADHD
Twenty-two seconds in…waiting for the video to start… 😴
I have adhd
Me too
Same
And i also have social anxiety disorder
This technique will help
70s - Self Awareness
Its Meditation. Mindfulness same thing. Made for children and neurotics
Was it famous in the 70's ?
I’m sorry can you repeat that, I wasn’t paying attention
i can't do that many things at the same time wtf
didn't work
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