Focus on Mindfulness as a Daily Habit as part of World Mental Health Day (October 10th)

On World Mental Health Day - October 10th, celebrated worldwide by the WHO, it is worth considering Mindfulness and other Mental Health initiatives to take better care of ourselves. The pandemic was a wake-up call regarding how we need to take care of our social-emotional well-being - which involves getting enough sleep, exercising, eating a healthy diet, and living a balanced sustainable healthy lifestyle.

The practice of self-care and Mindfulness cannot be stressed enough. We need to practice Mindfulness to recharge and improve our mental health. Investing in ourselves pays off dividends in the long term with our productivity and success and helps bring meaning to our lives.

Source: Mindfulness Expert Andy Puddicombbe Ted Talk

There are plenty of free mindfulness apps out there, and I highly recommend trying one out to help care for your mental health and practice meditation - which is just as important as your physical health. Download the try one out - I am currently experimenting with #2 - Smiling Mind:

1) Insight Timer

Available for iOS, Android, and web

Entry price: Free

2) Smiling Mind

Available for iOS, Android, and web

Entry price: Free

3) MyLife Meditation

Available for iOS and Android

4) UCLA Mindful 

Available for iOS and Android

Entry price: Free

5) Healthy Minds Program

Available for iOS and Android

Entry price: Free

Source: https://www.mindful.org/free-mindfulness-apps-worthy-of-your-attention/

How do you plan to improve your mindfulness and practice meditation as part of your improved daily habits? Maybe this is an opportunity to pay homage to World Mental Health Day!