{"id":42435,"date":"2021-03-06T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T01:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=42435"},"modified":"2021-02-19T12:41:08","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T04:41:08","slug":"mindfulness-meditation-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/mindfulness-meditation-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Tired? Anxious? Try These Simple Mindfulness Meditation Exercises To Calm Your Weary Soul"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covid-19, lockdowns, and a crippling economy have gotten us all stressed out. Although the new normal is here and now, adjusting to norms in a world besieged by a pandemic is not easy. It requires a reboot of sorts; a readjustment of habits and rituals. To help ease our way into things better amidst the chaos, we can count on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mindfulness meditation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exercises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practising mindfulness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not a privilege limited to expensive beach retreats. There are many ways for you to incorporate stillness into your day-to-day life. Here\u2019s how!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before We Go On, What Exactly Is Mindfulness?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At its core, mindfulness is defined as being fully present and being aware of our surroundings. It also means paying attention to what we\u2019re doing and not being overwhelmed by external and\/or internal stimuli. Furthermore, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practising mindfulness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> probes us to accept our thoughts and feelings without judging them. As mindfulness is intentional, you have to put in time and effort for it to bear fruit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindfulness Meditation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exercises To Have Less Stress And Clearer Thoughts\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set A Good Morning Routine<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42437\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42437\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Morning.jpg\" alt=\"mindfulness meditation morning routine\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Morning.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Morning-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Morning-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Morning-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Morning-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Morning-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@esdesignisms\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emma Simpson<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/mNGaaLeWEp0\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A morning routine helps set the course for the rest of your day. It\u2019s also the small pocket of alone time you get before work or life comes into play, which is why <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/how-to-wake-up-early\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">waking up early<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is important. Thus, resist the temptation to look at your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Mobile-Phones-cat.131.2778\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immediately after getting out of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Bedroom-Furniture-cat.26.6949.6951\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! This can cloud your mind and have you frazzled in no time. Instead, spend a few minutes wandering in your thoughts and choose to wake up with a sense of purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer a less sedentary <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mindfulness meditation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exercise, go for a short walk around the neighbourhood\u2014without your phone\u2014and bask in the surroundings as the sun glazes your skin. Pay attention to the sounds and sensations. What can you hear? How do your feet feel on the ground? Checking in with yourself in this way may seem silly at first, but this practice will teach you to be more present. Which will pay off in the long run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write Your Thoughts Down<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42438\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42438\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42438\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Writing.jpg\" alt=\"mindfulness meditation writing journaling \" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Writing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Writing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Writing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Writing-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Writing-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Writing-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@negativespace\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative Space<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/fashion-woman-notebook-pen-34072\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has proven time and again that writing is therapeutic. Not just mindless writing, though. But writing as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mindfulness meditation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exercise. By manifesting your thoughts and feelings in the written word, your mind goes through catharsis, urging you to address any outstanding thoughts on paper. So, buy yourself a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=journal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">journal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Writing-Utensils-cat.26.11847.11850\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to just write away. No judgement, no restrictions. Don\u2019t worry about being grammatically correct or even making sense because these are your thoughts after all, and who\u2019s to say anything about them?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, the habit of writing things down is tremendously helpful to stay productive and on-task. Whether it\u2019s following work deadlines or keeping track of your expenses, you\u2019ll stay on top of whatever life throws at you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus On Your Breathing\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42439\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42439\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Breathing.jpg\" alt=\"breathing mindfulness\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Breathing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Breathing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Breathing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Breathing-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Breathing-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Breathing-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@nofilter_noglory\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tim Goedhart<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/vnpTRdmtQ30\">Unsplash<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focused breathing is at the heart of many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mindfulness meditation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> practices because it anchors us in the present moment. Breathing is something our body automatically does because, without it, we die. Unfortunately, we rarely pay attention to it. But we should because it\u2019s a proven way to build resilience to stress, anxiety, and anger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple way to do mindful breathing is to shift your attention to your breath; inhale and exhale. You can do this during your morning commute or at your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=office%20table\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work desk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but preferably in a position where you\u2019re most comfortable. Then, set a timer using a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Clocks-cat.26.681.6923\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clock<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or phone for your desired amount of time, or without a timeframe, if you choose. Once you\u2019re done, notice how you feel. Do you feel relaxed? Are you more focused? If yes, good! If not, not to worry. Mindful breathing only gets easier with practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take A Break From Screens\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42440\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42440\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Screen-Break.jpg\" alt=\"mindfulness meditation break from screens\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Screen-Break.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Screen-Break-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Screen-Break-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Screen-Break-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Screen-Break-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Screen-Break-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@conscious_design\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conscious Design<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/eZIE5ZFR7Cs\">Unsplash<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The implications of technology on our mental health are well known. From the fear of missing out (FOMO) social media phenomenon to the \u201calways-on\u201d culture exacerbated by emails and instant messaging apps, it\u2019s no wonder we glue to our devices every chance we get! By channelling our attention to these external stressors, however, we neglect the present by preoccupying our thoughts with to-do lists. Off-screen breaks help us reset our focus as we eliminate a major deterrent to mindfulness: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Laptops-cat.174.741\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laptops<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and smartphones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what can you do during these breaks? There are many options. You can take a walk, do some quick <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Yoga-Pilates-cat.130.665.7186\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stretches, or people-watch. The point of these exercises is for you to layer mindfulness into your daily routines. No matter how busy you are, find pockets of time to step away from your desk. Your mind (and your eyes) will thank you!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat Without Distractions<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42441\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42441\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Eating.jpg\" alt=\"mindfulness eating\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Eating.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Eating-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Eating-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Eating-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Eating-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Eating-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@katerina-holmes\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katerina Holmes<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/appetizing-cut-burger-on-plate-5908064\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re all guilty of scrolling through our phones while eating. Not a courteous thing to do, especially if you\u2019re on a lunch appointment\u2014or worse, a dinner date with your significant other. And science has revealed that phone usage during meal times is not only rude, but it also makes you unhappy. Think about it. When you\u2019re replying to an email and eating at the same time, your focus is likely on said email, right? This means you aren\u2019t paying attention to what you\u2019re eating and how your meal tastes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That shouldn\u2019t be the case! Food centres around enjoyment and satisfaction, especially if it\u2019s a meal you spent hours making. Hence, turn your phone on silent and leave it away from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=dining%20table\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dining table<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practise mindfulness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during meals, just take a minute to observe what\u2019s in front of you; take in the smell, the textures, and the colours of the dish. Then, dig in! Your food will taste better. Trust us.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">End Your Day With Gratitude<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42442\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42442\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulnes-Gratitude.jpg\" alt=\"gratitude mindfulness\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulnes-Gratitude.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulnes-Gratitude-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulnes-Gratitude-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulnes-Gratitude-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulnes-Gratitude-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulnes-Gratitude-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@prophsee\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prophsee Journals<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/4AL-idYwsEc\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mindfulness meditation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exercise is easy. At the end of the day, write down five things you\u2019re grateful for. Don\u2019t sweat it if you can\u2019t list down five, any number works as long as you write something down. At the end of the week, revisit and reflect on the list. You can share it with a close friend or loved one if you choose. As weeks go by, you\u2019ll be surprised that the list is growing longer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons why gratitude is often brought up when talking about mindfulness. Gratitude unshackles us from toxic emotions, from envy and resentment to frustration and regret. It even helps you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Bedding-cat.26.2281\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> better. Just remember that you can be grateful for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anything. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no barometer to measure gratitude. You can be grateful for your colleague who bought you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Coffee-Tea-cat.2600.15245\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coffee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or your sibling for cooking your favourite <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Pasta-cat.2600.15256.15260\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pasta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dish. No right or wrong answers. It\u2019s all you!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindfulness Meditation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is For Everyone<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42443\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42443\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Last.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Last.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Last-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Last-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Last-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Last-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mindfulness-Last-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@aleks_marinkovic\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aleks Marinkovic<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/fmY8f4U_Y-k\">Unsplash<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation doesn\u2019t mean you have to sit in silence for hours at a time in a secluded location. Not everyone has the time and luxury to do that. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindfulness meditation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can take the form of other exercises, as long as the aim is to pivot your focus to the present moment. Cultivating mindfulness is a long-term commitment, so don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t see the benefits just yet. Be patient and keep at it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you have a deeper issue at hand; one that requires you to let go of the past so you can move on with your life. It\u2019s not easy, but we hope to help. Here\u2019s what you can consider doing to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/how-to-forgive-and-forget\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forgo the baggage of yesterday<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Covid-19, lockdowns, and a crippling economy have gotten us all stressed out. 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