We are seeing more and more evidence that mindfulness can increase life enjoyment, improve the ability to cope with illness, and improve physical and emotional health.  Focusing the mind can help you manage the stresses of everyday living.

Mindfulness consists of paying attention to an experience from moment to moment — without drifting into thoughts of the past or concerns about the future, or getting caught up in "thoughts" or opinions about what’s going on.

Try following to begin achieve mindfulness in everyday life:

· Pay attention to your breathing or your environment when you stop at red lights.

· Before you go to sleep, and when you awaken, take some “mindful” breaths. Instead of allowing your mind to wander over the day’s concerns, direct your attention to your breathing.

· Find a task that you do impatiently or unconsciously (standing in line or brushing your teeth, for example) and concentrate on the experience.

· Make something that occurs several times during a day, such as answering the phone or buckling your seatbelt, a reminder to return to the present — that is, think about what you’re doing and observe yourself doing it.