June 2023 - Mindfulness in the News Roundup
Inspired by recent studies and stories, we put together this roundup highlighting the different ways mindfulness can be incorporated into your daily life.
This month, we’re featuring: embracing intentional discomfort and how it can help us achieve personal growth, why savoring each bite tastes good and is good for us, the joy of rediscovering play in adulthood, and the power of carving out dedicated time to worry.
Intentional Discomfort Helps You Grow
Top athletes like Steph Curry are all about pushing themselves out of their comfort zones to reach that sweet state of flow. It's not just about performing like a boss, though. It's about leveling-up mentally. By embracing intentional discomfort, top performers cultivate mental resilience and stay cool, calm, and focused even when the pressure is on. Not only does intentional discomfort enhance performance, it fosters personal growth and development. Hang-tight.
Mindful eating involves engaging all of our senses to fully experience and appreciate our meals. It's like a full-on sensory party where you connect with the smells, textures, and tastes of your meals. By slowing down and savoring each bite, we become more attuned to our body's signals, such as hunger and fullness. And, it's not just a delicious experience – it also aids in digestion, helps with weight management, and helps you relish the here and now. So, dig in and enjoy every tasty moment.
Embracing play, or as we call it, kidulting, is all about rediscovering the magic of childhood activities as adults. It's not just about escaping the daily grind; it's about healing your inner child and tapping into those positive feelings from back in the day. And hey, science says that embracing your playful side leads to less stress, better mental well-being, and an overall higher quality of life. So why not lean into those carefree-summer feelings and activities of your childhood, especially when adulting gets a little gritty.
We know worrying gets a bad rap, but contrary to popular belief setting aside dedicated time for worrying can actually be beneficial. By giving your worries a specific time and place, you prevent them from hijacking your whole life. Take a few deep breaths and get your mind in gear. Assess your worries – can you solve them or send them packing? Grabbing a pen and paper can be helpful, whether it's tackling the issue head-on or just getting your thoughts down. Trust us, taking control of your worries is a boss move for your mental well-being.
