الخميس، 30 مايو 2019

The Benefits Of Mindfulness Training

By Jerry Nelson


Most people have heard the term living in the now or living in the present moment. In most cases, this refers to the concept of Mindfulness Training. For, mindfulness is the psychological process which focuses on bringing attention to actions and experiences going on in the current moment in time.

In most cases, meditation is the tool used when trying to attain a mindful or aware state. Although, there are also other methods and traditions which can be used. For example, Tibetan meditation and Zen Buddhism are often quite popular among individuals whom practice mindfulness.

In the 1970s, a group of clinical psychologists started using the practice to treat psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, alcohol and drug addiction. As a result, a number of senior citizen centers, veterans halls, prisons, hospitals and schools now incorporate meditation into exercise and other routines. Whether part of an ongoing monthly calendar event or, a special event, these meditative sessions have shown promise when it comes to weight management, athletic performance, healthy aging and other areas.

Clinical studies and trials have shown physical and mental health benefits in healthy children, adults and individuals of all ages whom were injured or ill. Research studies have also shown positive results with regards to the relationship between mental health and mindfulness. Like with the ability to calm psychiatric orders such as psychosis, there are many areas of the mental health community which are now incorporating meditation into daily routines.

Mindfulness is a practice which has also shown promise in eliminating other mental disorders through the elimination of rumination and worry. In addition, the development of conditions such as ADD, ODD, ADHD and other behavioral based disorders have been known to be halted when diagnosed early. While this is the case, individuals in these studies agreed to practice meditation and mindfulness on a regular basis and attend follow up sessions.

In order to get the most out of meditation, individuals must learn the skill of focusing only on activities and actions in the present moment. During the process, body scanning, breathing techniques and refocusing attention when drifting toward distractions or thoughts can often be helpful in reaching a mindful state. By locating a quiet setting, then sitting cross-legged on a floor, or sitting up straight in a chair with back support while repeating I am, on the inhale and relaxed on the exhale, individuals may find it easier to monitor breathing during meditative sessions.

By focusing on breath, individuals can often eliminate external thoughts and distractions during meditation. For, when focused on oneself in the present moment, all other cares and thoughts tend to fade away. Whereas, if using body scanning techniques, individuals often find that different areas of the body provide different sensations during a session.

It is often recommended that newcomers to mindfulness and meditation begin with sessions of ten minutes or less per day. While this is the case, there are different types of meditation in which individuals attempt to clear the mind, contemplate and reflect on specific situations. Whereas, others prefer to sit outside in nature such as sitting by or in a creek, river or stream while allowing the sound of the running water to wash away any negative thoughts of experiences.




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