Have you ever wanted to bring more mindfulness into your life, but struggle to make time for it? Do you allow your busy schedule to dictate your life? Do you feel disengaged from the present moment, and from yourself? If you responded yes to any of those questions, then it’s important to practice the following mindfulness exercises for improved inner peace, clarity and self-awareness. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the ability to stay in the present moment and to focus your thoughts on what is happening in the here and now. It’s our ability to not think about the past or the future but to instead observe what is happening in the moment. Why Should We Practice Mindfulness? Being mindful has many proven benefits from reducing anxiety, depression and chronic pain to improving sleep and reducing stress. Mindfulness can help us stay centered in order to more effectively manage people (like our boss, children or mother-in-laws), or…

A helpful practice that will guide you towards peace and enlightenment is to keep a mindfulness journal. Use your journal in the days ahead to ask yourself the following prompts. The journal will become a valuable record for your spiritual growth. Remember, we are responsible for the peace in our lives. It’s up to us to keep our mind, body and energies balanced. This will not only benefit you, but those around you too. The effect of one harmonious soul is irresistible. If you prefer mindfulness journals that come with pre-made prompts, I’ve made some recommendations toward the bottom of this post! General Mindfulness Prompts What am I most grateful for? What negative thought patterns do I wish to transform? How well do I accept myself? Is there an area in my life that dares me to develop more of myself? If so, what are the first steps I need…