Mindfulness isn’t difficult…

Mindfulness is remarkably simple in concept: it's merely the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Yet, this seemingly straightforward act is profoundly difficult due to the incessant pull of distractions, the mind's natural tendency to wander, and our ingrained habits of judgment.

A simple exercise to practice mindfulness is the "Five Senses Exercise": take a moment to notice 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste in your immediate environment. This helps ground you by bringing your awareness fully into the present moment.