Mindfulness
Reconnecting to here and now.
As humans, we have a tendency to work on autopilot a lot of the time – completing tasks automatically without really giving them any thought. Consider your drive to work in the morning – are you thinking about changing gears and steering, or are you mentally planning the day ahead? Have you ever eaten a snack while working/watching TV only to later find yourself with an empty packet and no memory of having eaten anything? These are both perfect examples of mindlessness – something many of us can relate to. Mindfulness aims to reconnect you with yourself to alleviate stress. It also helps you to feel more attuned with your emotions and generally more aware of yourself both mentally and physically. Mindfulness can be a very powerful tool (you can have with you at all times) to support you while experiencing an episode of extreme anxiety or a panic attack, as it calms your physiological state of being and brings you back to this moment where you can feel safe and settled.