Wondering if your life is lacking mindfulness? Every now and then, we need to be mindful of ourselves and our lives in order to avoid conflicts in life and put your energy where it is needed the most. Here are some signs you need to take note of which means that you may need to be more mindful in your life:
1.You’re on Autopilot
Have you ever experienced being lost in thought while driving or when doing some tasks you found your mind wandering around making you forget whatever it is that you are doing? This might mean that your mind needs a break and you are lacking mindfulness in your life. This is the best time to think and get back to your mindfulness practices in order to get a better hold of your life.
2. Feeling Uncertain
You may have come to a point where you don’t understand whatever it is that you are feeling. May it be sadness, happiness, worry, anxiety or even anger. You just let the feeling overcome you and it made you feel really, really bad because you think there is no reason for you to feel that way. Uncertainly is a sign for you to heighten you self-awareness by practicing mindfulness again in your life. Begin your mindful journey and see how it changes your understanding of your emotions and yourself.
3. Too Much Overthinking
Overthinking is not only stressful but it also makes you second-guess your thoughts and even question your life. It makes you doubt yourself and from there you gradually loses your trust on yourself. Mindfulness pulls you away from the wave of overthinking and brings you to a quiet place and state where you are enjoying the peace and quiet. Mindfulness is your best escape at times like this.
4. Constantly Exhausted
Ever felt exhausted after every task you do? Whether it be just a simple task or a complex one? Balancing your life is the best way to prevent and alleviate your exhaustion from your everyday life. Being stressed and exhausted can cause you to have a burn-out which can be really damaging to your health. Meditation and mindfulness is a great way on lowering your stress levels and at the same time makes you energized and happy that you are able to get through the day without much feeling of exhaustion.
5. Easily Angered
It is totally normal to be angry once in a while especially when something happened that gets you really frustrated. What is not normal is being irritated all the time that even little gestures or mistakes easily makes you angry. Too much stress and pressure is the core of your break-outs. You may have had too much on your plate that you don’t have the time for yourself. As much as it is nice to tick-off the boxes on your To-dos, it is also important to have a designated break time for yourself. Even a 5-minute mindful break can be a game changer for you. Try it out, and see how it will change how you view things.
6. Eating unconsciously
Meal time is a sacred time for us as it is the only time we get to satisfy our hunger and we get to enjoy the company of our workmates and the food. If you find yourself unconsciously eating and your mind floating then it is a sign for you to stop and let mindfulness in your life again. Mindfulness can also be done while eating through mindful eating where you savor each bite slowly by appreciating the texture, smell and taste of the food. In this way you’ll have a better appreciation of the food and it also improves your focus.