Meditation apps, yoga retreats and relaxation mandalas – the trend towards mindfulness is unbroken. However, beginners in particular often do not know which of the many mindfulness guides they can actually rely on. In any case, there are many approaches and methods, mostly for good money.
The principle of mindfulness does not primarily depend on the right exercises, but on the attitude. At least that’s what Dr. Martina Aßmann, behavior therapist and chairwoman of the German Association for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), in conversation with the star.
What is mindfulness about?
But then what is conscious living about? For Aßmann, the answer is obvious: “Mindfulness means being aware of our evaluation and accepting the feelings associated with it, but not letting yourself be influenced by it. You can say that through mindfulness you develop the ability to think about your thoughts.”
So mindfulness is not something you can learn overnight and integrate into your life. It takes patience to establish a mindful lifestyle. But: Those who succeed in doing this are demonstrably more relaxed, happier – and healthier. Maybe our tips can help you to start a more mindful life.