Everyday Mindfulness Technique - Noticing & Labelling

Everyday mindfulness techniques are simple tools that help you navigate the moments when your mind becomes clouded and you start feeling overwhelmed in daily life.

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Transcript

Most of, If not all of my everyday mindfulness techniques require an anchor. And the reason we need an anchor, A focus point, Is because we need something to come back to when our minds get distracted during them, Which is perfectly normal. So, Anytime you get distracted and come back, We know that that is a mindfulness sit-up. The more we do, The stronger we get. It's all good. So with this technique, Noticing and labelling, We are using the anchors of what we notice and then giving them a name, Just to give it a bit more time in the present moment. So, Taking a look around the room and sitting quietly or not, If you're doing this in an office space, You just want to spend 30 seconds to a minute, Maybe two if you've got the time, Just noticing what's happening and labelling it. So you can do this by going, I am seeing, I am hearing, I am seeing, I am listening to, I am witnessing. Right, Trying not to get caught up in the story of it, Because that's getting distracted, We want to come back from that. So just notice and label. If it's easier, Stick with the five senses. I'm seeing, I'm hearing, I'm smelling, I'm sensing, Touching, And I'm tasting. And just label. This can be really good if you're feeling emotional, Because you can label your emotions without getting caught in the story, Which will help again to calm the body, Bring you back clarity of mind so you can get on with your day in a much better place. So, Give it a try. Use a simple anchor of noticing and labelling as part of your everyday mindfulness routine.