I have autism and adhd and practicing mindfulness has changed my life. I no longer assume the negative, when my trauma calls me an idiot or slow I recognize that it’s just a voice from the past and that I need to accept myself for who I am because I can be no one else. Thank Dr.Marks for making this powerful short video that I could easily share with others
Since I saw my friend's new born discover her little hands, I repeat the hands discovery ritual every time I wake up feeling depressed or every time I feel helpless. I look at my hands and start rotating and moving them right in front of my eyes and meditate that I have been given them and I can control their movements and I can use them to do many things. It always feels better. Doesn't matter what I can use them for. Maybe I can just lace my shoes, but it will feel just very right and empowering that I can do that.
@dmaxrcode it's difficult but it gets easier with practice. If you have adhd it's even more difficult, while the benefits you reap are also higher. There are successful doctors out there with adhd of which I know a few, they managed to get through 7 plus years of med school. Don't give up hope!
@dmaxrcode yeah that's a shitty situation. But I see you're focusing alot on outer things that are difficult for you to change. There's good reason to be critical of society, but if you're not actively trying to do your best to succeed in that framework in order to get to a position where you yourself can actively change whatever small part of it you can, you're contributing to that stalemate. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, because it is, but what I'm really trying to say is that it's easy too fall into the trap of being cynical, usually that only weighs you and others down though. Be the positive change you want to see, as corny as it sounds. And again, focus on things you CAN control. Those things you mention are rough, but they're not that life threatening tiger on the savannah that they might feel like they are. You don't need to let them cripple you from being constructive within your boundaries and improving your situation. I'm a big lefty guy, but I also do realize that alot of the reason we see low upward class mobility etc is not just because we inherit less money than richer people do, we also inherit a less entitled mindset. But you ARE just as entitled to succeeding within your limits, don't question yourself too much, become your own best friend and push yourself to help you succeed. All this said I'm Swedish so I don't have to put up with that bullshit, but even here I see people stuck in a destructive mindset, even though they get a ton of help and have every possibility to do better. And whenever you feel overwhelmed: focus on mindfulness being in the moment, and not weighing yourself down with destructive thoughts because those thoughts WILL DRAIN SO MUCH ENERGY and make you tired all the time. Just some tips, I'm cheering for you man. Be nice to yourself, it's not easy.
The beauty is as long as you bring your mind back to the current moment, you are in mindfulness, you are doing it. I definitely understand that feeling with ADHD. We tend to shame ourselves when we can’t focus our attention… And that only makes things worse layering shame on top of our what we perceive is our in adequacy. Keep the faith dear one as the power of the mind grows, we will create new neural pathways through this mindfulness and the Nuro plasticity of the brain.🙏💪💕
This morning I sat outside with the dogs for a few minutes before I started getting ready. I paid attention to my surroundings. I'm going to try doing this more often
I have depression and anxiety and have found that being mindful and in the moment is one of the strongest tools I can use on the fly. It really slows your brain down positively and is like a form of on the run meditation. Great video.
I've attended the mindfulness program at a hospital 5 years ago, and that transformed my life so much. For the first time in many years I felt like I was living my life and loving it. Then a sequence of poor decisions was made and I'm back to my depressed self. I notice how my thoughts are often wandering in different directions, so many memories come to mind, and that's overwhelming. So I have to learn to live mindfully again, but this time I will make sure that I don't make choices that don't work for me.
I'm going through a terrible time, feeling stupid, incapable and that I failed in the profession I love most. The days are terrible and dark. Today I heard about Mindfulness. I went to UA-cam and listened in Portugues, I thought it was cool, so I did a challenge, listen and read in English on this channel. I'm doubly happy; I understood everything (I'm Brazilian) and I did what the Doctor told me to do. I'm feeling a little better. Thank you from the bottom of my hear
Thanks so much Dr Marks. I have placed a bird feeder outside my window. When I work from home-or whenever I am unduly anxious- I try to remember to take a moment to watch the birds at the feeder. It calms me down, shuts off negative thoughts, and makes me laugh. When I return to my busy stressful tasks, my heart is much lighter and I can find gratitude once again.
Great tips! I’ve been practicing mindfulness as part of my sleep therapy and it really does help me relax better and not be so “ hurried”. You’re a wonderful doctor!
@@DrTraceyMarks hi can you give me so of your thoughts, I haven't slept in almost 27 years, I'm 52 years old, and I have cronic Interstitial cystitis, I've tried every medication that they doctor's comes out with no help, the pain is like urinary tract infection from 1 to 10 during the day it's a 3, at night it's a 6 its the worst at night every 15 minutes I go to urinate. All I think about when the next time I have to pee, I don't empty out my bladder, only small amounts. I see two psychiatrist one for depression and anxiety, the other for my Interstitial cystitis Can you talk about my dease when you can. Thanks🤗
Thank you, I’ve noticed that Caring for children is one way to be mindful as they need our undivided attention to make sure they are safe etc. I’ve found that when I am being mindful I tend to not hear or see interruptions. So often I miss my stop when travelling on the tube if I chose to read a book or article. I often find my mind flooding with information and ideas of things to be done after a meditation period.
As a senior bipolar with years of up and down experiences and way too much stress, Mindfulness found me about 14 year ago. Honestly, I think that every bipolar needs to incorporate this modality into their being. Once established it can break or lessen cycling...Thanks.
I've said this before, but Being around my kids was one way I lived life more mindfully. Just the way they see everyday life ... we were rushing to get errands done; without her I wouldn't have noticed the beautiful double rainbow in the sky... or just appreciating the colors of the sunset. It definitely makes a difference. I also leave my phone at home (when possible) when I'm out and about with my kids so I can give them my full attention. Sounds simple but slowing down and taking time to stop and smell roses definitely helps my mental health
Thank you! This is the best straightforward, no nonsense, no “hocus pocus” description and guidance of mindfulness that I have come across. Very helpful and useful video. 🙏
The hocus pocus is so irritating. Mindfulness is about acceptance, not calming down, or changing your energy flow. These notions corrupt this powerful, life changing concept. The most important thing I learned is that every time you come back to the present, you are practicing mindfulness. When you see it like that it teaches you to accept your current emotional state that is the powerful principle here. I just hate how people miss the point!
Thank you so much for this video. I had to watch this for my communication class. Not only did it help me for class but personal too. Sometimes my mind goes 100 mph. This Omg ❤ thank you!
I don’t mean to be cheesy but this is really life changing. I’m becoming aware of how out of control I let my mind get. It helps to hear that we need to perposly focus our thoughts on what we are doing. And when other people are talking listening as if you would repeat what they are going to say. I’m hoping this will help me live more fully in the present moment. Thank you Dr. Marks this type of education is life changing 💕🙏
I love your no nonsense approach to everything. I am a Veteran getting help through the VA with some mental conditions and part of my treatment is learning about mindfulness. This content was very helpful. Thank you Dr. Marks.
I think this could be life changing for me if I would put it into practice! I always feel like worrying over an issue is somehow productive and not worrying is leaving me open for everything to fall apart. But even while I'm tempted to think this way, I kind of know it's irrational. I'm going to try this mindfulness and see how it goes!
Have you ever considered mindfully worrying? Worry is a waste but it’s also our brain trying to alert us to future dangers. When I mindfully worry I try to think about the problem and if the steps I need to take to resolve it. If it’s an irrational worry I tell my brain, “alright we will deal with this later” but I am answering my emotions rather than suppressing them.
Good description of MIND-FULL MEDITATION. Have read about this before ---- it is BUDDHIST WAY OF MEDITATION. Makes sense. Just concentrate on the PRESENT- just observe the present , do not keep on thinking about past and other unpleasant things!! That is what MINDFULL MEDITATION is. Well described in BUDDHIST literature!! Have read this all before!!!
This was exactly what I needed to hear and learn. It all makes perfect sense and I will put these practices to work right away. I felt even calmer after listening. Thank You :)
I’ve been doing the Waking Up app, and I love it! It’s just 10 minutes per day of mindfulness meditation. It takes some getting used to, but now it’s a necessary part of my day.
Love these tips. One thing that helps me, is I'll think of 5 things I see, 5 things I physically feel (like my back up against a chair, my hair against my cheek, etc), things I can smell, etc.
Sleep is definitely essential to achieving any mental or physical activities. When I was younger I'd go 3-4 days without sleep just to see if I could & how it would affect my focus & abilities in every day Life. No sleep left me irritated & on edge with a significant lack of focus in simple things. But if you're strong willed & disciplined enough you can definitely push through these side effects.
Four years ago, this wonderful woman uploaded this video for people just like me and possibly you to grow and learn from. Thank you. It really did help especially the dishes part.
I listen to eckhart tolly to meditate mindfully. I was sitting on my porch talking to my friend. And realized we weren't connecting in any way. So I just stopped talking. And very smiled. I often walk in the store without buying anything at all. I would like to have more mindful conversations. Small daily tasks help me
I have watched several of your videos and wanted to just drop a thank you as l have found them to be both helpful and insighftful. Keep up the good work
dr. you are changing my life in a very positive way. i have kind of rumination and I used mindfulness constantly for the last hour and i am already feeling so much better. thank you very much
Mindfulness has always been a hard thing to practice. Due to the lack of understanding with emotional regulation, often times I miss the ques of when practicing mindfulness comes handy. I hate doing the dishes, so thank you of giving another insight and thought process for getting them done! I used to hate doing the litter boxes too. Make me angry every time because it's sometimes 3-4 times a day with all the fosters. But they need it so we don't have to expend another $2000 towards urinary obstruction. So... because I couldn't get my mind off the anger of doing the box, I choose to see it as a health and sanitation thing for the animals and humans. Then I turned scooping the box into a game. Always imagined that I was in some sort of weird race with other participants and you could gain extra points by not only speed, but things like cleanliness and actually keeping the good wood pellets in the box, and not in the garbage bag. After changing the mindset into a game, I was then able to use mindfulness. Before I knew it, every single box in the house was done, and it felt like it didn't take a second thought for that task. Also lowered my time by a whopping 20 mins by not procrastinating or fuming between boxes.
Amen! It changes everything to be truly present especially when we are having a conversation with children. They are totally in tune with you! Thank you!
Do not jump from one topic to another while you are doing something. Relax and take breath. One: Be aware. Two: Do not multitask. Three: Focus on the task. Four: listen to people while they are speaking. Do not keep interrupting them.
Rather ironic that I was scrolling through the comments as I was 'watching' the video. It really brought home to me the need for true Mindfulness. I will be paying more attention to your videos.
Really good. I did stop everything I was doing while listening to your voice in this video... I took in the information. Yes, being focused intentional one thing at a time is essential.
Maam I am from kashmir.....working as a psychosocial counselor I accidentally watch your veido but believe me I like this veido very much.....I need your assistance every where..thank you
Thank you Dr. Marks. Now I begin to understand what my wife means when she says "Live for the moment". She thinks I'm crazy because I talk to myself out loud about things that pop into my mind. I've always done so.
Great video. It's like stopping a Markov process. Rather than jumping without intent from one thought to a random, albeit connected, thought with some probability, you intentionally move from one thought to another specific thought chosen based on the moment you physically inhabit at a given point in time.
This lady knows what she's talking about she's opening my eyes to a lot of questions I couldn't get answered by the psychiatrist I really appreciate this and all your videos thank you you're helping me more than you know I appreciate all you do have a great day
Lovely tips. I'm working on listening to others to fully understand what they're saying, not just until I want to answer. To actively listen without replying for longer.
Hello, Tracey, i write you from Roumania🌻i love your videos and i admire, like and respect you for all the things that you do🌈 your proper way to make things simpler (i care a lot about the clarity, i'm a teacher) and the open of your mind make me to believe that i must go further more every day with my self improve work. Thank you again and a lot! 💐
« Mind needs relaxing » how could I forget that? With too much sorrow thoughts, playing a game, music listening, Burns and Allans Show, fairy tales. Thank you, Dr. Marks.
🙏 Thanks you Dr. Tracey Marks, for the reminder of "Mindfulness and Stress," which we all should be doing. At one time in the past I used to practice it, and then I stopped. Your positive input information on the subject, gives me hope to get back on the band wagon of practicing Mindfulness more often and using your helpful youtube videos. God Bless...
Thank you for sharing this mindfulness information with us. I am subscribing today. I would like to watch this video every week until I get very good of remembering to be mindful.
Thank you, Dr. Marks. I'm beyond grateful for your videos. You're doing an excellent job in explaining and simplifying complicated concepts. So much ❤ from the Philippines. 🇸🇽
Thanks for this advice I'm gonna try this . It goes with bible teachings I been learning renewing the mind and focus on the positive and choose positive thoughts. Cast out the negative and choose on purpose to focus on what the word of God says about my situation etc.
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Your the best Dr Marks
Thanks Dr Robbie Goodrum 🇬🇧
Have you made a video about how to stop seeking others approval?
DO NOT do this when waiting at a traffic light! This is terrible dangerous advice and is in fact illegal in many countries!
Mindfulness isn't just a trend; it's a necessity in our fast-paced world.
"be focused on the task, rather than getting the task over with.".
Very important
Love this ❤
I have autism and adhd and practicing mindfulness has changed my life. I no longer assume the negative, when my trauma calls me an idiot or slow I recognize that it’s just a voice from the past and that I need to accept myself for who I am because I can be no one else.
Thank Dr.Marks for making this powerful short video that I could easily share with others
Be the Observer!
Since I saw my friend's new born discover her little hands, I repeat the hands discovery ritual every time I wake up feeling depressed or every time I feel helpless. I look at my hands and start rotating and moving them right in front of my eyes and meditate that I have been given them and I can control their movements and I can use them to do many things. It always feels better. Doesn't matter what I can use them for. Maybe I can just lace my shoes, but it will feel just very right and empowering that I can do that.
When you have severe ADHD it is like playing ping pong with your mind....constantly dragging your attention back to present. It is exhausting.
My thoughts flip from one to another. It never stops.
@dmaxrcode how are you doing with school work now? Got a chance to catch up?
@dmaxrcode it's difficult but it gets easier with practice. If you have adhd it's even more difficult, while the benefits you reap are also higher. There are successful doctors out there with adhd of which I know a few, they managed to get through 7 plus years of med school. Don't give up hope!
@dmaxrcode yeah that's a shitty situation. But I see you're focusing alot on outer things that are difficult for you to change. There's good reason to be critical of society, but if you're not actively trying to do your best to succeed in that framework in order to get to a position where you yourself can actively change whatever small part of it you can, you're contributing to that stalemate. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, because it is, but what I'm really trying to say is that it's easy too fall into the trap of being cynical, usually that only weighs you and others down though. Be the positive change you want to see, as corny as it sounds.
And again, focus on things you CAN control. Those things you mention are rough, but they're not that life threatening tiger on the savannah that they might feel like they are. You don't need to let them cripple you from being constructive within your boundaries and improving your situation. I'm a big lefty guy, but I also do realize that alot of the reason we see low upward class mobility etc is not just because we inherit less money than richer people do, we also inherit a less entitled mindset. But you ARE just as entitled to succeeding within your limits, don't question yourself too much, become your own best friend and push yourself to help you succeed.
All this said I'm Swedish so I don't have to put up with that bullshit, but even here I see people stuck in a destructive mindset, even though they get a ton of help and have every possibility to do better.
And whenever you feel overwhelmed: focus on mindfulness being in the moment, and not weighing yourself down with destructive thoughts because those thoughts WILL DRAIN SO MUCH ENERGY and make you tired all the time. Just some tips, I'm cheering for you man. Be nice to yourself, it's not easy.
The beauty is as long as you bring your mind back to the current moment, you are in mindfulness, you are doing it. I definitely understand that feeling with ADHD. We tend to shame ourselves when we can’t focus our attention… And that only makes things worse layering shame on top of our what we perceive is our in adequacy.
Keep the faith dear one as the power of the mind grows, we will create new neural pathways through this mindfulness and the Nuro plasticity of the brain.🙏💪💕
dr marks, it feels like youre speaking to me. it helps a lot. thank you
This morning I sat outside with the dogs for a few minutes before I started getting ready. I paid attention to my surroundings. I'm going to try doing this more often
Oh that sounds so peaceful 😊
Very Good...👍👍👍
I have depression and anxiety and have found that being mindful and in the moment is one of the strongest tools I can use on the fly. It really slows your brain down positively and is like a form of on the run meditation. Great video.
I've attended the mindfulness program at a hospital 5 years ago, and that transformed my life so much. For the first time in many years I felt like I was living my life and loving it. Then a sequence of poor decisions was made and I'm back to my depressed self. I notice how my thoughts are often wandering in different directions, so many memories come to mind, and that's overwhelming. So I have to learn to live mindfully again, but this time I will make sure that I don't make choices that don't work for me.
I'm going through a terrible time, feeling stupid, incapable and that I failed in the profession I love most. The days are terrible and dark. Today I heard about Mindfulness. I went to UA-cam and listened in Portugues, I thought it was cool, so I did a challenge, listen and read in English on this channel. I'm doubly happy; I understood everything (I'm Brazilian) and I did what the Doctor told me to do. I'm feeling a little better. Thank you from the bottom of my hear
Thanks so much Dr Marks. I have placed a bird feeder outside my window. When I work from home-or whenever I am unduly anxious- I try to remember to take a moment to watch the birds at the feeder. It calms me down, shuts off negative thoughts, and makes me laugh. When I return to my busy stressful tasks, my heart is much lighter and I can find gratitude once again.
Oh that's great. That sounds very peaceful. Thanks for sharing 😊👍🏼
Great tips! I’ve been practicing mindfulness as part of my sleep therapy and it really does help me relax better and not be so “ hurried”. You’re a wonderful doctor!
Oh that's excellent. I'm glad it works for you! Thanks for the compliment.
@@DrTraceyMarks hi can you give me so of your thoughts, I haven't slept in almost 27 years, I'm 52 years old, and I have cronic Interstitial cystitis, I've tried every medication that they doctor's comes out with no help, the pain is like urinary tract infection from 1 to 10 during the day it's a 3, at night it's a 6 its the worst at night every 15 minutes I go to urinate.
All I think about when the next time I have to pee, I don't empty out my bladder, only small amounts.
I see two psychiatrist one for depression and anxiety, the other for my Interstitial cystitis
Can you talk about my dease when you can.
Thanks🤗
Thank you, I’ve noticed that Caring for children is one way to be mindful as they need our undivided attention to make sure they are safe etc. I’ve found that when I am being mindful I tend to not hear or see interruptions. So often I miss my stop when travelling on the tube if I chose to read a book or article. I often find my mind flooding with information and ideas of things to be done after a meditation period.
You’re the best!! Unconsciously I always tend to focus on those details, I also imagine the day to day of the people I see.
Thank you Pamela 😊
Ur mind doesn’t rest and needs to rest! I luv it❤️
Helpful and achievable. Thank you
As a senior bipolar with years of up and down experiences and way too much stress, Mindfulness found me about 14 year ago. Honestly, I think that every bipolar needs to incorporate this modality into their being. Once established it can break or lessen cycling...Thanks.
I've said this before, but Being around my kids was one way I lived life more mindfully. Just the way they see everyday life ... we were rushing to get errands done; without her I wouldn't have noticed the beautiful double rainbow in the sky... or just appreciating the colors of the sunset.
It definitely makes a difference. I also leave my phone at home (when possible) when I'm out and about with my kids so I can give them my full attention. Sounds simple but slowing down and taking time to stop and smell roses definitely helps my mental health
That’s great Tiffany. Thanks for sharing.
I am starting to be more mindful when listening to people and it is really helping my relationships. Thank you
Thank you! This is the best straightforward, no nonsense, no “hocus pocus” description and guidance of mindfulness that I have come across. Very helpful and useful video. 🙏
The hocus pocus is so irritating.
Mindfulness is about acceptance, not calming down, or changing your energy flow. These notions corrupt this powerful, life changing concept.
The most important thing I learned is that every time you come back to the present, you are practicing mindfulness. When you see it like that it teaches you to accept your current emotional state that is the powerful principle here.
I just hate how people miss the point!
thank you so much for all the tips, very interesting, straight to the point and very enlightening!
Thank you so much for this video. I had to watch this for my communication class. Not only did it help me for class but personal too. Sometimes my mind goes 100 mph. This Omg ❤ thank you!
Thank you. To the point, avoid regressing and ruminating. Keeping your thoughts in the present is essential to enjoy life.
Great points. Thanks Ana.
I think i need to practice mindfulness more often. Thank you so much Dr Tracey.
I don’t mean to be cheesy but this is really life changing. I’m becoming aware of how out of control I let my mind get. It helps to hear that we need to perposly focus our thoughts on what we are doing. And when other people are talking listening as if you would repeat what they are going to say. I’m hoping this will help me live more fully in the present moment. Thank you Dr. Marks this type of education is life changing 💕🙏
I love your no nonsense approach to everything. I am a Veteran getting help through the VA with some mental conditions and part of my treatment is learning about mindfulness. This content was very helpful. Thank you Dr. Marks.
Nice basic video on mindfulness. Good examples.
I love you so much Dr. Marks! ♥️You’re my emotionally and psychologically nurturing mom I never had
I think this could be life changing for me if I would put it into practice! I always feel like worrying over an issue is somehow productive and not worrying is leaving me open for everything to fall apart. But even while I'm tempted to think this way, I kind of know it's irrational. I'm going to try this mindfulness and see how it goes!
Have you ever considered mindfully worrying? Worry is a waste but it’s also our brain trying to alert us to future dangers. When I mindfully worry I try to think about the problem and if the steps I need to take to resolve it. If it’s an irrational worry I tell my brain, “alright we will deal with this later” but I am answering my emotions rather than suppressing them.
This is great advice. I'm guna try and put this into practice. My brain works overtime and the thoughts don't stop!
I agree with you, all this time I have spent with little worries instead of looking around me the beauty of the world.
I’m going to work more on this. Thank you.
Excellent. you're welcome🙂
Good description of MIND-FULL MEDITATION. Have read about this before ---- it is BUDDHIST WAY OF MEDITATION. Makes sense. Just concentrate on the PRESENT- just observe the present , do not keep on thinking about past and other unpleasant things!! That is what MINDFULL MEDITATION is. Well described in BUDDHIST literature!! Have read this all before!!!
This was exactly what I needed to hear and learn. It all makes perfect sense and I will put these practices to work right away. I felt even calmer after listening. Thank You :)
I’ve been doing the Waking Up app, and I love it! It’s just 10 minutes per day of mindfulness meditation. It takes some getting used to, but now it’s a necessary part of my day.
Oh that’s great I’ll have to take a look at that app.
I do my best to practice mindfulness every day
Thank you so much Dr. Marks for sharing this…
Love these tips.
One thing that helps me, is I'll think of 5 things I see, 5 things I physically feel (like my back up against a chair, my hair against my cheek, etc), things I can smell, etc.
Sleep is definitely essential to achieving any mental or physical activities. When I was younger I'd go 3-4 days without sleep just to see if I could & how it would affect my focus & abilities in every day Life. No sleep left me irritated & on edge with a significant lack of focus in simple things. But if you're strong willed & disciplined enough you can definitely push through these side effects.
Absolutely incredible! Efficient, short and straight to the point.
I’m definitely going to try this and see if it helps. I can’t seem to shut my thoughts off.
Dr. Tracey Marks: this knowledge is EXTREMELY VALUABLE!
My mind can really do racing. Thank you for the video.
Very well. Thank you 😊
I love your content. I have agoraphobia, clinical depression and severe anxiety and COPD.
Four years ago, this wonderful woman uploaded this video for people just like me and possibly you to grow and learn from. Thank you. It really did help especially the dishes part.
Very good video.
I listen to eckhart tolly to meditate mindfully. I was sitting on my porch talking to my friend. And realized we weren't connecting in any way. So I just stopped talking. And very smiled. I often walk in the store without buying anything at all. I would like to have more mindful conversations. Small daily tasks help me
I have watched several of your videos and wanted to just drop a thank you as l have found them to be both helpful and insighftful. Keep up the good work
dr. you are changing my life in a very positive way. i have kind of rumination and I used mindfulness constantly for the last hour and i am already feeling so much better. thank you very much
Could not be a more accurate video on mindfulness. Thank you Dr. Marks for such amazing content!
Mindfulness has always been a hard thing to practice. Due to the lack of understanding with emotional regulation, often times I miss the ques of when practicing mindfulness comes handy. I hate doing the dishes, so thank you of giving another insight and thought process for getting them done! I used to hate doing the litter boxes too. Make me angry every time because it's sometimes 3-4 times a day with all the fosters. But they need it so we don't have to expend another $2000 towards urinary obstruction. So... because I couldn't get my mind off the anger of doing the box, I choose to see it as a health and sanitation thing for the animals and humans. Then I turned scooping the box into a game. Always imagined that I was in some sort of weird race with other participants and you could gain extra points by not only speed, but things like cleanliness and actually keeping the good wood pellets in the box, and not in the garbage bag. After changing the mindset into a game, I was then able to use mindfulness. Before I knew it, every single box in the house was done, and it felt like it didn't take a second thought for that task. Also lowered my time by a whopping 20 mins by not procrastinating or fuming between boxes.
Amen! It changes everything to be truly present especially when we are having a conversation with children. They are totally in tune with you! Thank you!
Love this! Thank you 🙏🏼
Do not jump from one topic to another while you are doing something. Relax and take breath. One: Be aware. Two: Do not multitask. Three: Focus on the task. Four: listen to people while they are speaking. Do not keep interrupting them.
This helped me SO much. Practicing mindfulness is helping me solve all my anxiety and ruminating right now
Working on this on a stressful car trip. Thank you so much!
Rather ironic that I was scrolling through the comments as I was 'watching' the video.
It really brought home to me the need for true Mindfulness.
I will be paying more attention to your videos.
Thank you so much for these tips. This video has done more to make mindfulness understandable than any of the copy/pasted 'meditation' explanations.
Really good. I did stop everything I was doing while listening to your voice in this video... I took in the information. Yes, being focused intentional one thing at a time is essential.
This will be life changing for me. Thank you so much Dr. Marks! You are the best out there!
I'm really happy to have found your channel, amongst the chaos and misinformation out there.
Maam I am from kashmir.....working as a psychosocial counselor I accidentally watch your veido but believe me I like this veido very much.....I need your assistance every where..thank you
🙏, I needed to watch this twice because I wasn’t being mindful. Good video
Thank you Dr. Marks. Now I begin to understand what my wife means when she says "Live for the moment". She thinks I'm crazy because I talk to myself out loud about things that pop into my mind. I've always done so.
My mind wondered while watching this. Of course, I am at work atm.
The best explanation of mindfulness so far..
Great video. It's like stopping a Markov process. Rather than jumping without intent from one thought to a random, albeit connected, thought with some probability, you intentionally move from one thought to another specific thought chosen based on the moment you physically inhabit at a given point in time.
This lady knows what she's talking about she's opening my eyes to a lot of questions I couldn't get answered by the psychiatrist I really appreciate this and all your videos thank you you're helping me more than you know I appreciate all you do have a great day
Thanks so much Dawn. I’m so glad the videos are helpful. That’s what they are there for.
I will give this a try. My mind is a freight train of thoughts and ideas. I have trouble sleeping also. It makes sense to do this. Thank you.
You’re welcome. I hope it goes well for you.
Thanks for all your videos, you came into my life just in the right moment!
Thanks a lot for the best explanation about how to practice mindfulness
Thank you! You summed up everything my therapist is trying to teach me. ❤
Happy Holidays and thank you for your concise and insightful videos.
Thanks SO much Anthony!! I really appreciate the super thanks. ❤️ Happy holidays to you as well. 😊
Wonderfully works for me to enjoy the beauty in each every thing and stay in present moment 🙂
Super bro
The truck example totally resonated with me
I wish there were videos like this geared toward my middle school students.
Lovely tips. I'm working on listening to others to fully understand what they're saying, not just until I want to answer. To actively listen without replying for longer.
Hello, Tracey, i write you from Roumania🌻i love your videos and i admire, like and respect you for all the things that you do🌈 your proper way to make things simpler (i care a lot about the clarity, i'm a teacher) and the open of your mind make me to believe that i must go further more every day with my self improve work. Thank you again and a lot! 💐
« Mind needs relaxing » how could I forget that? With too much sorrow thoughts, playing a game, music listening, Burns and Allans Show, fairy tales. Thank you, Dr. Marks.
Great tips thanks for doing this message to help people live better life’s.
🙏 Thanks you Dr. Tracey Marks, for the reminder of "Mindfulness and Stress," which we all should be doing. At one time in the past I used to practice it, and then I stopped. Your positive input information on the subject, gives me hope to get back on the band wagon of practicing Mindfulness more often and using your helpful youtube videos. God Bless...
Dr. Tracy Marks, you are godsend
Neutral and non judgmental way
Thank you for sharing this mindfulness information with us. I am subscribing today. I would like to watch this video every week until I get very good of remembering to be mindful.
Thank you, Dr. Marks. I'm beyond grateful for your videos. You're doing an excellent job in explaining and simplifying complicated concepts.
So much ❤ from the Philippines. 🇸🇽
Thanks doc. You are as pro as you look. Also got the right energy to be listened too. Loved it. I wish you a lot of luck.
Thank you for the information.
I definitely will try it, I struggle so much with worries and rumination 😬
I believe in this, thank you for speaking on this topic though it is 4 years ago that you did the video it is always pertinent. 😊
I'm so thankful for this video ❤bless you
Thank you🧠mindfulness
In the Quran people who are mindful are called ‘those who reflect’ (on creation, on things around them and feel gratitude)
I've been watching your videos. Thanks Dr. Marks. You are awesome! We love you. ❤
Thanks for this advice I'm gonna try this . It goes with bible teachings I been learning renewing the mind and focus on the positive and choose positive thoughts. Cast out the negative and choose on purpose to focus on what the word of God says about my situation etc.
thanks doc marks this is exactly my doctor told me to do 🥰
Helpful. To the point of helping me self help and to connect with society in a healthy interaction. Thank you Dr
Thanks for the video. Great advice. I'm going to try it!!