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Mindful Shower Practice for Refreshing Moments and Renewal

“The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.”

Showers can be incredibly refreshing or rushed and stressful, depending on where our minds are when we get in. I know there are times when my mind is so focused on the million things I need to do when I get out, I come out with one shaved leg. You know those moments where you can’t remember whether or not you rinsed the conditioner out of your hair? It’s because your mind was anywhere except in that shower with you.
The key to the mindful shower (and a lot of mindfulness practices) is not to try to clear your mind, but to try to focus it deliberately on your surroundings. As you get in, take a moment to turn your shower to the perfect temperature. Notice the temperature shift in your bathroom as the shower heats the air. Notice the way the water feels when it first touches your skin—is it warm? Too hot? Do you get goosebumps?
Really focus your mind on the sensations happening as you get clean. Appreciate the smells that arise from your soap, shampoo, and conditioner. If you shave or brush your teeth, focus in on those sensations as well. The sharp razor sliding across your skin, and the bristly tooth brush scrubbing away your morning (or evening) breath.
As you tune in to the great sensory experiences happening, think about what they mean to you. Getting clean can be a refreshing, renewing experience. Think of the old that you are gently scrubbing off, and the opportunities it gives you for the day ahead. If your thoughts wander to the many things you have to do that day, that is completely normal and expected. In the spirit of mindfulness, be kind to yourself. “Thank you, brain, for that reminder! I’ll get to it shortly.” And then tune back to your senses; the feeling of the water, the smell of the soap. See if you can slow time down and feel each drop of water as it hits your back.
Notice the pressure you’re applying to yourself as you get clean. Do you scrub your scalp like it’s caked with layers of mud and dirt? That probably isn’t necessary. Be gentle with your body, and pay attention to the habitual ways in which you treat it.
This shower doesn’t have to take any longer than your normal shower would. It could take four minutes or twenty—whatever feels right for you. Focusing your mind on what you’re doing in that moment will make you feel more refreshed than stressing over what you need to do when you get out, or what you should have said to that person last night. Give your mind that break so that you can handle more when you get out!
 

Start Your Day Right: Morning Bed-Making Routine

“The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.”

1. Make your bed: 1 minute
Every morning make your bed to your own satisfaction, the white duvet perfectly aligned and pillows nicely plumped in my case. Eliminate any clutter from your bedroom to create a peaceful retreat. Having accomplished and managed something as soon as you get up sets the stage for you to maintain control over the course of the day.
2. Block one nostril: 10 seconds
We breathe quickly and shallowly when we are nervous. Our speeding minds have to settle down as we breathe more slowly. Closing one nostril with a fingertip can be helpful; this causes us to breathe half as quickly as usual, much like when we have a cold. You can only breathe in the present, so it’s the best way to be calm and centred. Think about anxiety – you worry about the future, you regret the past. Breathing keeps us in the present.
3. Be kind and practice a random act of kindness, preferably to a stranger: 1 minute
There is a very real correlation between kindness and happiness. We become kinder to ourselves and develop a more compassionate, accepting inner voice, which you can call upon to help you counteract negative thinking. Concepts consist of:
Pay a coffee forward
Smile
Say hi to the doorman, waiter, ticket collector, store worker, and barista.
Say “thank you” for being patient when you are running late instead of “I’m sorry.”
When someone speaks with you, listen carefully to what they have to say. Listen not to respond, but to understand. We have one mouth and two ears for a reason.
4. Wash your hands in a new way: 1 minute
You can focus attention on what we are experiencing in the moment by practicing mindfulness, which is a non-judgmental method. The hardest thing for me to do has been to integrate this into my daily life. The solution has been to incorporate mindfulness into a routine activity: I use hand washing. I pay particular attention to the sensation of cold water, the sound of the tap, the smell of the soap. These mindful moments provide full stops amid the rush, and a reminder to slow down.
5. Use the word ‘yet’: 1 second
Keep an eye on your language and consider how you could phrase any claims about your own helplessness. Language alone has the ability to empower others and increase our sense of victimization. So instead of saying, ‘I can’t deal with this,’ say ‘I can’t deal with this, yet.’
6. Learn this poem
We appreciate good times more by having experienced the bad. In fact, we would not appreciate sunnier times without living through the rainy ones. I adore how Scottish author Charles Mackay, who lived in the 19th century, conveys this idea in this poem. Every time life becomes tough, memorize and repeat this.
Oh, you tears,
I’m thankful that you run,
Though you trickle in the darkness,
You shall glitter in the sun
The rainbow could not shine if the rain
refused to fall,
And the eyes that cannot weep are the
saddest eyes of all.
7. Adopt an appreciation pause: 3 seconds
This is about appreciating those you wouldn’t routinely thank or notice in the busy rush to get things done. It could be the person at the till who serves you lunch, the office cleaner, the teacher who helped you solve a problem after class, a doctor who worked out why you haven’t been feeling well or the police officer patrolling your neighbourhood.
Just take a moment to consider all the people in your life who, while they are undoubtedly just going about their daily business, you may have forgotten about or taken for granted.
Think about how our lives would unravel without these people who take care of our environment, communities, education, and health. Maybe you will remember to thank them in the future. Although taking an appreciation pause is intended to help you pay attention to those you don’t know well, it also benefits close friends, family, and long-term partners—people we frequently forget about! Take one last moment to consider them as well, and silently thank them in your mind.

Rabbit Pose (Shashankasana)

What is Rabbit Pose?
Rabbit pose, or shashankasana in Sanskrit, is a beginner’s inversion that brings fresh blood to the brain. From thunderbolt, the yogi bends forward and places the top of the head on the floor while lifting the hips. Aside from refreshing the mind, the pose increases spinal elasticity.
Instructions
Begin in thunderbolt pose.Grab the heels, exhale and bend forward. Place the top of the head on the floor close the the knees.Lift the hips.Breathe while holding the pose.Inhale and slowly rise.

Identifying and Managing Emotional Triggers for Emotional Well-being

“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.”

An emotional trigger is anything – including places, experiences, or interactions – that sparks an intense emotional reaction, regardless of your current mood.
Frequently, our triggers unintentionally bring up painful or traumatic memories. Growing up meant that we would inevitably face grief or suffering that we were unable to recognize or appropriately handle at the time. As a result, events that bring back these unpleasant memories often set us off in adulthood.
When we experience a trigger our body kicks off a complex process of self-protection that readies us for three possible actions: fight, flight or freeze. Stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline surges flow through our bodies and brains.
We frequently lose contact with our healthy coping mechanisms once these stress hormones are produced, and we end up reacting rather than responding.
How to Identify Your Emotional Triggers
1. Notice the Internal Shift
It’s not always simple to identify the trigger. Our heightened emotions and dysregulated nervous system can make it difficult to pinpoint what exactly stimulated such a strong response. Look back and attempt to pinpoint the exact moment when you transitioned from “okay” to “not okay” in order to determine your trigger. What offended you? a remark from your manager? An item from the news? From a friend, via text?⠀⠀⠀
2. Name Your Feelings
The next action is to take note of your feelings during the trigger. Were you depressed, nervous, afraid, or furious? Observing the sensations in our bodies is one method to develop attunement to our feelings. A lot of emotional experiences originate in the body and then come to mind.
3. Understand the Trigger
Consider the following questions to help you identify the underlying causes of your triggers:
When, in my life, have I experienced something like this before?
What does it remind me of? Are the feelings familiar?
What thoughts come with the emotions?
Is there a specific event from my childhood that stirred up similar emotions?
Recognizing your triggers is a sensitive skill that requires practice and is sometimes best accomplished with a therapist’s assistance. It’s critical to treat yourself with kindness and patience; if you approach your triggers with curiosity and self-compassion rather than condemnation, they will be simpler to identify.
How to Self-Regulate When You’re Triggered
1. A Deep Sigh
Take a moment to relax your body by slowing down and breathing when you feel like your emotions are going to go on a roller coaster. Your body-brain naturally releases stress and resets your neurological system when you take a deep breath. The vagus nerve, which is responsible for sending signals from the brain to the body, signals us to “switch off” the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) and “switch on” the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) when we exhale for a longer period of time than we inhale.
2. Take a Breather
It might be challenging to remain objective when we are upset, so keep in mind that it’s acceptable to take a brief break to allow yourself to collect yourself. You can move away from your computer, end a discussion, or put down your phone. Whatever it takes to refocus and regain equilibrium.
3. Go on a ‘mindful walk’
If it feels safe to get your body moving, try going for a short mindful walk. All you have to do is pay attention to the sights, sounds, and sensations that come with each step while you walk. If your mind stray, softly bring it back to each step while keeping your breathing in mind. Walking mindfully is a wonderful method to decelerate and concentrate on the here and now. It’s also a great skill to use when we’re feeling overwhelmed.
4. Journalling
Giving our thoughts a home can be helpful since when we’re stimulated, they can run wild in our minds. Writing in a journal can help us make sense of our thoughts and feelings and let go of bottled up emotions. Journaling can be done in any way you like; just write whatever comes to mind!
5. Accept Your Feelings
It’s true that you have to feel something in order to heal it, so practice self-compassion and try not to pass judgment on your emotions. Remind yourself that having strong reactions to things is okay and extend empathy and compassion to yourself for any unpleasant feelings you may experience. Our triggers frequently present us with a chance to grieve further or address unresolved issues from the past.