It feels good to set new goals, almost euphoric, as we often forget how hard it is to achieve them. That’s why many resolutions tend to fail because we approach them fiercely and expect quick results. The simple act of being present with what you are doing can soon become your recipe for success. And the more you practice mindfulness, the better you become at it. Here’s how mindfulness can help tackle your new year’s resolutions.
Get Rid of Old & Bad Habits
Before everything else, you must not let old and bad habits get in the way of achieving your new goals. And to do that, there’s no better way than through mindfulness. How? It’s pretty simple – locate the energy and the desire behind your bad habits.
For example, if your goal is to lose weight and stop eating impulsively, mindfulness practices such as meditation can help you observe the reason behind the impulsive consumption of food. Once you recognize the root of the problem, it’ll be easier to eliminate it.
You can do this with many other mindfulness techniques to improve your old habits that may be standing in the way of your new year’s resolutions!
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Positivity Achieves & Inspires
Let’s face it, without a positive mindset and attitude, it’s hard to achieve anything, let alone tackle a bundle of exciting new year’s resolutions!
Mindfulness can help focus on all the positive things that you’ll get by achieving your goals while also reducing stress and improving many aspects of your wellbeing that will contribute to your overall positivity.
Slow down to see the bigger picture, identify what you enjoy doing, and if some of your resolutions will genuinely provide an enjoyable journey along the way!
Increased Awareness & Focus
We spend approximately 50% of our lives on autopilot, not present in what is before us. And it’s crucial to change that to achieve real success.
Allow mindfulness to improve your focus and see how your awareness change. You’ll start to see everything differently, sharply, and you will begin to narrow the focus on what truly matters.
In other words, it’s not that the goals are unachievable; it’s that there are so many distractions nowadays that it is truly an uphill battle to stay focused. Be assured; mindfulness will help you manage your thoughts and feelings towards a common goal – finally achieving those new year’s resolutions confidently!
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Improved Sleep & Reduced Stress
This may not be directly associated with the new year’s goals, but along the way, reduced stress and improved sleep will contribute to your productivity majorly! Mindfulness meditation, specifically, has been long known to have these crucial benefits.
The important thing here is consistency. If you engage in mindfulness and meditation consistently, you are bound to see improvements. And even if it’s on a minor scale, they will prove critical for improving your overall quality of life.
With all the helpful improvements, you may also have new energy and curiosity to explore other things, some a bit unconventional that may assist in tackling your goals, linked to mindfulness and spirituality.
Explore the Spiritual Side of Mindfulness
Mindfulness also has a spiritual side that may be different for everyone. But in general, it’s all about self-care and diving deep into one’s inner wisdom. In other words, spirituality will help you recognize feelings and senses within the deeper emotional layers while also granting a greater understanding of everything, that there is something more significant and divine in all of existence.
Spirituality will allow you to filter out meaningless and strive for genuine passion about something. It can be a complementary component in making a more significant effort to see your goals in the bigger picture and achieve them!
The best thing about it, you can do it any way you want – it can be mantra repetition, manifestation, meditation with crystals such as the mystical Labradorite, or even a small prayer every morning.
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Complement Your Mindfulness with a Variety of Tools
Mindfulness comes with various complementary tools, and they are truly worth exploring! Not only can they make mindfulness a bit more fun, but in their way, they can become something irreplaceable in your routine, inspiring you and helping you to relax.
What are these tools? Here they are:
- Aromatherapy – countless natural scents to enhance your conscious experiences, such as meditation or even a relaxing hot bath. Besides relaxation, some scents like Lemon can promote concentration!
- Crystals – there’s something special about crystals. And even if you don’t believe in their metaphysical properties, their exotic appearance can surely inspire anyone! Try something positive, bright, and lovely as Citrine stone – it is believed to enhance creativity and attract more success; perfect for tackling those goals!
- Singing Bowls – sound healing and therapy with its deep rich tones can help you achieve a mindful state in a way you never experienced before. Give it a try!
- Mindful Books – There are so many valuable books and reads that can be an incredible source of inspiration for your newly found ambitions and goals!
Now Go After Your New Year’s Resolutions!
Now it’s time to go and tackle those new year’s resolutions! Allow mindfulness to be a supplement along the way to achieving these goals. Don’t stress too much about it – go with the flow and try to become an observer of yourself. You’ll notice things you never have before. And for added fun, don’t hesitate to try different mindfulness tools and techniques. Have a great year!
Bio: Vytautas is an enthusiastic freelance writer and content creator. He has a strong passion for mindfulness and exploring the boundaries of life through the written word.
