How Mindfulness Helps Stress - 4 Ways to Do It
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- How mindfulness helps stress and 4 ways to practice it. I discuss how mindfulness helps the brain and how to practice mindfulness meditation in everyday life. What is mindfulness meditation?
Mindfulness is simply paying attention to your environment, activities, and thoughts in a neutral and non-judgmental way. So you’re limiting your thoughts to your present situation. if other thoughts intrude on the process, you bring your attention back to the present.
Practicing mindfulness helps declutter your mind. When your mind gets cluttered, you feel stressed. This can come in the form of feeling tense, tired, overwhelmed, and irritable.
Not only does an overloaded mind affect you negatively, but it can also affect your relationships with the people most important to you. If your mind is overloaded, you can become emotionally unavailable or not fully engaged with people around you.
How do you remedy this problem when you have a busy life that you can’t change? You live each moment mindfully.
Here are four steps to start practicing mindfulness
1. Be aware. This means to be aware of everything in your environment, as well as everything you’re doing and thinking. Keep your focus on the present moment.
2. Don’t multi-task. Do one task at a time. You’ll actually be more efficient if you complete one thing at a time anyway.
3. Be intentional with mundane tasks. Be focused on the task rather than getting the task over with. So If you’re washing dishes, focus on washing each dish, and keep repeating until all the dishes are washed. If you wash the dishes while thinking about how much you hate washing the dishes, You still get the dishes washed, but if you do it mindfully, you finish with less negativity.
4. Listen when others are talking. Don’t think about your to do list or what you’re going to say next . Listen to every word the person says as if you need to repeat it back to them.
I challenge you to Spend 10 minutes each day in mindful activity. You may want to make it toward the end of the day when your mind is most full. See if it helps you unwind and relax.
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Your the best Dr Marks
Thanks Dr Robbie Goodrum 🇬🇧
Have you made a video about how to stop seeking others approval?
DO NOT do this when waiting at a traffic light! This is terrible dangerous advice and is in fact illegal in many countries!
Mindfulness isn't just a trend; it's a necessity in our fast-paced world.
When you have severe ADHD it is like playing ping pong with your mind....constantly dragging your attention back to present. It is exhausting.
My thoughts flip from one to another. It never stops.
@dmaxrcode how are you doing with school work now? Got a chance to catch up?
@dmaxrcode it's difficult but it gets easier with practice. If you have adhd it's even more difficult, while the benefits you reap are also higher. There are successful doctors out there with adhd of which I know a few, they managed to get through 7 plus years of med school. Don't give up hope!
@dmaxrcode yeah that's a shitty situation. But I see you're focusing alot on outer things that are difficult for you to change. There's good reason to be critical of society, but if you're not actively trying to do your best to succeed in that framework in order to get to a position where you yourself can actively change whatever small part of it you can, you're contributing to that stalemate. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, because it is, but what I'm really trying to say is that it's easy too fall into the trap of being cynical, usually that only weighs you and others down though. Be the positive change you want to see, as corny as it sounds.
And again, focus on things you CAN control. Those things you mention are rough, but they're not that life threatening tiger on the savannah that they might feel like they are. You don't need to let them cripple you from being constructive within your boundaries and improving your situation. I'm a big lefty guy, but I also do realize that alot of the reason we see low upward class mobility etc is not just because we inherit less money than richer people do, we also inherit a less entitled mindset. But you ARE just as entitled to succeeding within your limits, don't question yourself too much, become your own best friend and push yourself to help you succeed.
All this said I'm Swedish so I don't have to put up with that bullshit, but even here I see people stuck in a destructive mindset, even though they get a ton of help and have every possibility to do better.
And whenever you feel overwhelmed: focus on mindfulness being in the moment, and not weighing yourself down with destructive thoughts because those thoughts WILL DRAIN SO MUCH ENERGY and make you tired all the time. Just some tips, I'm cheering for you man. Be nice to yourself, it's not easy.
The beauty is as long as you bring your mind back to the current moment, you are in mindfulness, you are doing it. I definitely understand that feeling with ADHD. We tend to shame ourselves when we can’t focus our attention… And that only makes things worse layering shame on top of our what we perceive is our in adequacy.
Keep the faith dear one as the power of the mind grows, we will create new neural pathways through this mindfulness and the Nuro plasticity of the brain.🙏💪💕
"be focused on the task, rather than getting the task over with.".
Very important
I have autism and adhd and practicing mindfulness has changed my life. I no longer assume the negative, when my trauma calls me an idiot or slow I recognize that it’s just a voice from the past and that I need to accept myself for who I am because I can be no one else.
Thank Dr.Marks for making this powerful short video that I could easily share with others
Since I saw my friend's new born discover her little hands, I repeat the hands discovery ritual every time I wake up feeling depressed or every time I feel helpless. I look at my hands and start rotating and moving them right in front of my eyes and meditate that I have been given them and I can control their movements and I can use them to do many things. It always feels better. Doesn't matter what I can use them for. Maybe I can just lace my shoes, but it will feel just very right and empowering that I can do that.
This morning I sat outside with the dogs for a few minutes before I started getting ready. I paid attention to my surroundings. I'm going to try doing this more often
Oh that sounds so peaceful 😊
dr marks, it feels like youre speaking to me. it helps a lot. thank you
I have depression and anxiety and have found that being mindful and in the moment is one of the strongest tools I can use on the fly. It really slows your brain down positively and is like a form of on the run meditation. Great video.
Great tips! I’ve been practicing mindfulness as part of my sleep therapy and it really does help me relax better and not be so “ hurried”. You’re a wonderful doctor!
Oh that's excellent. I'm glad it works for you! Thanks for the compliment.
@@DrTraceyMarks hi can you give me so of your thoughts, I haven't slept in almost 27 years, I'm 52 years old, and I have cronic Interstitial cystitis, I've tried every medication that they doctor's comes out with no help, the pain is like urinary tract infection from 1 to 10 during the day it's a 3, at night it's a 6 its the worst at night every 15 minutes I go to urinate.
All I think about when the next time I have to pee, I don't empty out my bladder, only small amounts.
I see two psychiatrist one for depression and anxiety, the other for my Interstitial cystitis
Can you talk about my dease when you can.
Thanks🤗
I always praise briillent person, your assum,
I've attended the mindfulness program at a hospital 5 years ago, and that transformed my life so much. For the first time in many years I felt like I was living my life and loving it. Then a sequence of poor decisions was made and I'm back to my depressed self. I notice how my thoughts are often wandering in different directions, so many memories come to mind, and that's overwhelming. So I have to learn to live mindfully again, but this time I will make sure that I don't make choices that don't work for me.
Thanks so much Dr Marks. I have placed a bird feeder outside my window. When I work from home-or whenever I am unduly anxious- I try to remember to take a moment to watch the birds at the feeder. It calms me down, shuts off negative thoughts, and makes me laugh. When I return to my busy stressful tasks, my heart is much lighter and I can find gratitude once again.
Oh that's great. That sounds very peaceful. Thanks for sharing 😊👍🏼
Thank you, I’ve noticed that Caring for children is one way to be mindful as they need our undivided attention to make sure they are safe etc. I’ve found that when I am being mindful I tend to not hear or see interruptions. So often I miss my stop when travelling on the tube if I chose to read a book or article. I often find my mind flooding with information and ideas of things to be done after a meditation period.
You’re the best!! Unconsciously I always tend to focus on those details, I also imagine the day to day of the people I see.
Thank you Pamela 😊
So this is why I play video games - easy to be in the moment. I had no idea I was practicing a life skill.
The driving example is a great one too. To add to it, turn off the radio, roll down the windows, and just listen. Even if you're stuck in traffic. Really puts you in the moment.
I've said this before, but Being around my kids was one way I lived life more mindfully. Just the way they see everyday life ... we were rushing to get errands done; without her I wouldn't have noticed the beautiful double rainbow in the sky... or just appreciating the colors of the sunset.
It definitely makes a difference. I also leave my phone at home (when possible) when I'm out and about with my kids so I can give them my full attention. Sounds simple but slowing down and taking time to stop and smell roses definitely helps my mental health
That’s great Tiffany. Thanks for sharing.
I love your no nonsense approach to everything. I am a Veteran getting help through the VA with some mental conditions and part of my treatment is learning about mindfulness. This content was very helpful. Thank you Dr. Marks.
Thank you! This is the best straightforward, no nonsense, no “hocus pocus” description and guidance of mindfulness that I have come across. Very helpful and useful video. 🙏
The hocus pocus is so irritating.
Mindfulness is about acceptance, not calming down, or changing your energy flow. These notions corrupt this powerful, life changing concept.
The most important thing I learned is that every time you come back to the present, you are practicing mindfulness. When you see it like that it teaches you to accept your current emotional state that is the powerful principle here.
I just hate how people miss the point!
I love you so much Dr. Marks! ♥️You’re my emotionally and psychologically nurturing mom I never had
I am starting to be more mindful when listening to people and it is really helping my relationships. Thank you
Thank you. To the point, avoid regressing and ruminating. Keeping your thoughts in the present is essential to enjoy life.
Great points. Thanks Ana.
Thanks for this Dr. Marks- I am just beginning this mindfulness journey due to a difficult job change. The last point, listening to every word said, is particularly useful in my case since I have ADHD and it can be difficult for me not to interrupt in case I lose my train of thought. Anyway, it’s a day at a time thing right now until i get better at mindfulness. Thank you!
I don’t mean to be cheesy but this is really life changing. I’m becoming aware of how out of control I let my mind get. It helps to hear that we need to perposly focus our thoughts on what we are doing. And when other people are talking listening as if you would repeat what they are going to say. I’m hoping this will help me live more fully in the present moment. Thank you Dr. Marks this type of education is life changing 💕🙏
This is great advice. I'm guna try and put this into practice. My brain works overtime and the thoughts don't stop!
I think this could be life changing for me if I would put it into practice! I always feel like worrying over an issue is somehow productive and not worrying is leaving me open for everything to fall apart. But even while I'm tempted to think this way, I kind of know it's irrational. I'm going to try this mindfulness and see how it goes!
Have you ever considered mindfully worrying? Worry is a waste but it’s also our brain trying to alert us to future dangers. When I mindfully worry I try to think about the problem and if the steps I need to take to resolve it. If it’s an irrational worry I tell my brain, “alright we will deal with this later” but I am answering my emotions rather than suppressing them.
This will be life changing for me. Thank you so much Dr. Marks! You are the best out there!
I’ve been doing the Waking Up app, and I love it! It’s just 10 minutes per day of mindfulness meditation. It takes some getting used to, but now it’s a necessary part of my day.
Oh that’s great I’ll have to take a look at that app.
Ur mind doesn’t rest and needs to rest! I luv it❤️
Amen! It changes everything to be truly present especially when we are having a conversation with children. They are totally in tune with you! Thank you!
Could not be a more accurate video on mindfulness. Thank you Dr. Marks for such amazing content!
I have watched several of your videos and wanted to just drop a thank you as l have found them to be both helpful and insighftful. Keep up the good work
Thank you so much for this video. I had to watch this for my communication class. Not only did it help me for class but personal too. Sometimes my mind goes 100 mph. This Omg ❤ thank you!
Good description of MIND-FULL MEDITATION. Have read about this before ---- it is BUDDHIST WAY OF MEDITATION. Makes sense. Just concentrate on the PRESENT- just observe the present , do not keep on thinking about past and other unpleasant things!! That is what MINDFULL MEDITATION is. Well described in BUDDHIST literature!! Have read this all before!!!
I think i need to practice mindfulness more often. Thank you so much Dr Tracey.
Thank you for these suggestions! I will put them into practice!
Thank you doc.Tracy
Thank you so much Dr. Marks for sharing this…
Beautiful, thank you so much!
🙏 Thanks you Dr. Tracey Marks, for the reminder of "Mindfulness and Stress," which we all should be doing. At one time in the past I used to practice it, and then I stopped. Your positive input information on the subject, gives me hope to get back on the band wagon of practicing Mindfulness more often and using your helpful youtube videos. God Bless...
I've been watching your videos. Thanks Dr. Marks. You are awesome! We love you. ❤
Thanks for all your videos, you came into my life just in the right moment!
Love your content, Dr, Marks!
Wonderful advice. Thank you 🙏
Thank you, Dr. Marks. I'm beyond grateful for your videos. You're doing an excellent job in explaining and simplifying complicated concepts.
So much ❤ from the Philippines. 🇸🇽
Thank you so much Dr Tracey for your priceless tips!
My mind can really do racing. Thank you for the video.
Love the thinking scenarios you so aptly describe... so real. Good words, Dr. Marks, good advice.
dr. you are changing my life in a very positive way. i have kind of rumination and I used mindfulness constantly for the last hour and i am already feeling so much better. thank you very much
Love this! Thank you 🙏🏼
Dr. Tracy Marks, you are godsend
I listen to eckhart tolly to meditate mindfully. I was sitting on my porch talking to my friend. And realized we weren't connecting in any way. So I just stopped talking. And very smiled. I often walk in the store without buying anything at all. I would like to have more mindful conversations. Small daily tasks help me
Thank you!!!
Thank you very very much.Appreciate it sooooo MUCH.
Thank you so much for your videos.
Thank you!
Great video! THANKS Dr. TRACEY
The best explanation of mindfulness so far..
Thanks you!
Thank you so much for these tips. This video has done more to make mindfulness understandable than any of the copy/pasted 'meditation' explanations.
I'm so thankful for this video ❤bless you
Dr. Tracey Marks: this knowledge is EXTREMELY VALUABLE!
Thank you. I will try this.
This is so helpful. Thank you so much for all that you do. 👍🏾
Thanks, Dr. Marks. This is immensely helpful and easy to do.
I love your content. I have agoraphobia, clinical depression and severe anxiety and COPD.
Lady, you're the best
I recently came across your videos, and I am so glad that I did. You care and make good videos without indulging in excessive emotion. I appreciate that you give concrete examples of what you mean and will definitely use these tips. I need the practice.
Working on this on a stressful car trip. Thank you so much!
Thank you🧠mindfulness
Clear and simple! You are a great doctor! Thanks so much
Hello, Tracey, i write you from Roumania🌻i love your videos and i admire, like and respect you for all the things that you do🌈 your proper way to make things simpler (i care a lot about the clarity, i'm a teacher) and the open of your mind make me to believe that i must go further more every day with my self improve work. Thank you again and a lot! 💐
I just want to say thank you for posting these videos
Thanks a lot for the best explanation about how to practice mindfulness
This really speaks to me. Thank you Dr
Thanks for the video. Great advice. I'm going to try it!!
Thank you for explaining it so well, I finally understand it
Four years ago, this wonderful woman uploaded this video for people just like me and possibly you to grow and learn from. Thank you. It really did help especially the dishes part.
thank you so much for all the tips, very interesting, straight to the point and very enlightening!
I'm really happy to have found your channel, amongst the chaos and misinformation out there.
Excellent. Thank you
Great doctor
Thank you Dr. Marks. Now I begin to understand what my wife means when she says "Live for the moment". She thinks I'm crazy because I talk to myself out loud about things that pop into my mind. I've always done so.
Helpful and achievable. Thank you
You are such a good doctor and have been very helpful! I so glad I encountered your videos and website.
Thank you for the information.
I’m going to work more on this. Thank you.
Excellent. you're welcome🙂
Great information, thank you!!
This was much needed information. I've been working on mindfulness as it's a big problem for me. Another great video. Thank you!
Really good. I did stop everything I was doing while listening to your voice in this video... I took in the information. Yes, being focused intentional one thing at a time is essential.
Very well. Thank you 😊
Thank you for all your videos. It has been a light of help to change my mindset and go through an anxiety treatment
This was exactly what I needed to hear and learn. It all makes perfect sense and I will put these practices to work right away. I felt even calmer after listening. Thank You :)
Love your videos. Watch one as part of my morning routine.
🙏, I needed to watch this twice because I wasn’t being mindful. Good video
Thanks for the great tips, starting practice today!
I agree with you, all this time I have spent with little worries instead of looking around me the beauty of the world.
I’m definitely going to try this and see if it helps. I can’t seem to shut my thoughts off.
This helped me SO much. Practicing mindfulness is helping me solve all my anxiety and ruminating right now
Always such great content. Thank you!
I am in a Zoom mindfulness group. It is helping me to stay centered in the moment just like you are speaking of. Not always easy, but I try to practice this. Thank you for the video..it's also timely with the current stressors in our world.