5 Easy Steps to becoming Mindful

What if I told you; you have the power to become more mindful? In this post I’ve come up with 5 easy steps to becoming mindful!

Why mindful? Because, you realize you want to make a change in life but you’re overwhelmed at the idea of beginning to change. Sound familiar? Personally I’ve had many failed attempts at committing to new facets in my life. No matter the area you’re wanting to change I’m here to help you with a positive twist on things. All takes is Time, and Patience.

Change can be scary and hard. with some help and guidance you’ll Do great!

I’ve decided to break down how to create simple change in any area of life with 5 easy steps. Although I’ve had some failed attempts, I’ve also had some really good outcomes for others. I find that keeping things simple and not overthink is truly key. I’ll say it again for the people in the back: Keep It Simple . Being mindful doesn’t need to be hard!

1. Choose what to change

Do you have an idea already what you’re looking to bring mindfulness into? Maybe you’re just finding out about what this whole Mindfulness is anyways. Are you feeling in a rut in your life or to change something? Whatever it is I know for certain you most defiantly can create positive change with what ever it is!

Some examples if you’re feeling stuck: You want to change your morning routine because you feel chaos prior to going to work. Maybe it’s better food habits because you’re eating too much junk food or spending too much on take out. Or you’re wanting to begin exercising but the possibilities are endless. It could even be your parenting habits, you’re wanting to try to parent your children more presently. (My current battle, how can I get my toddler to sleep in her own room, and not have a huge fight. There’s most likely going to be a later post about this haha.) Whatever your idea it could certainly have some mindfulness brought in to help out.

2. Brainstorm

This is my favorite time to break out that journal. (Or click here for your very own mindfulness worksheet!) If you don’t have one, I strongly urge you to get one. Finding a journal doesn’t have to be this huge process. Some of the best journals I have are from the dollar store, so keep it within your means and what ever works for you. You could even do an electronic journal if it suits your lifestyle! Personally, I’ve always loved how the pen to paper feels.

Begin by writing some ideas down you’re looking to bring positive changes in. I suggest (strongly) keeping it small. Some examples: for wanting to change food habits, maybe you start with focusing on dinner routines because that’s when you’re buying mostly take out. Or you’re planning to exercise more, maybe start with walking and your routine will be 30 mins a night for 3 nights a week at first.

Brainstorm all possibilities for positive change in your idea. Don’t be afraid to take some time brainstorming, I find the best times I’ve changed an area of my life took some patience and dedication. But if I can do it, than so can you!

3. Changing Actions

So the easy part was the past two steps, but here’s the hard part: Action. This is why choosing smaller goals are better, you’re not overhauling your life in a few days, which can cause failure, burnout, and being more overwhelmed.

Pick a few brainstormed positive changes you came up with in Step 2 and begin practicing them.

Stay Consistent.

Personally, this is where I tend to loose steam. I get to the commitment side and slow down. By keeping your goals small and using small positive changes defiantly will improve your outcome!

21 days is what experts say is the amount of time to breaking in a new habit. Therefore it is important that whatever you’re doing can be performed with long jevity in mind. So keep on pushing!

4. Check in with yourself!

It’s a good idea to set a reminder for after the 21 days passed. Checking in with yourself is a huge step. Personally, I believe it holds you more accountable. By setting the intention right from the beginning that you will be showing up for yourself in a few weeks in like singing an imaginary contract with terms of conditions with yourself. Secondly it’s a great way to also see what worked and what didn’t work. Thirdly it’s helping you stay on track when you know you’re showing up for yourself.

Value Yourself. Show Up for Yourself.

5. Review and make Adjustments

Finally! You’ve made it past the first month! You’ve also checked in with yourself! I’m so happy you’ve come this far! Using this time to create even more change will further enhance your original mindful goal.

Let’s face it, life’s hard, maybe there were times you couldn’t always do what you wanted. I’m here to say: It’s Okay! Reflecting back on your experience and finding what worked versus what didn’t is a great way to continue moving positively forward! Maybe you didn’t do all the brainstormed ideas in step 2 and now this is the time to begin them. Whatever it is, understanding that you succeed in some way is a must!

Each time you go through a cycle, as I like to say, you will learn more about yourself and what works best for you.

Thanks so much for being here, and showing up for yourself! As always I appreciate constructive feed back. Blessed Be Sisters.

P.S

Get your Free Mindfulness worksheet here for more resources.