Last Updated on October 13, 2026
Living in a hustle-bustle lifestyle causes people in general, including myself, mental blocks, burnout and emotional breakdown. “How long do I want to continue to suffer like this?”, I asked myself one day. As a saying goes, “If you can’t change something, change your attitude”. If you also find changing a lifestyle tough, keep on reading today’s article, where I will share with you 5 practices that help me make mindfulness a habit.
5 mindful practices that I finally picked up
It took me over a year to truly make mindfulness a habit. My life was transformed via mindful habits developed during the 2020 pandemic. Although practicing mindfulness has indeed changed my life, frankly, I had a hard time keeping it up while adapting to new environments. Fortunately, I am not a quitter. The process was only tough at the beginning. I eventually found great joy and serenity in the end. See how I make mindfulness a habit in stages:
Low-Impact Exercises are Mindful Practices
Walking, for example, is a low-impact workout for a novice, like I was, in the fitness world. The use of Fitbit – an activity tracker – was a reminder of my competitive nature to become a healthier version of myself.
maintaining A Balanced Diet is a mindful habit
When I first started my weight loss journey, maintaining a healthy and balanced diet was challenging. Because I once comforted myself with junk food. I had no clue that changing my lifestyle by maintaining a balanced diet is considered a mindful habit. Nevertheless, this is one of those things that “once you see it, you cannot unsee it”. I started a culinary journey in the hope of improving my overall health and finding peace with myself.
increasing exercise Intensity gradually makes mindfulness a more manageable habit
Increasing heart rate through aerobic exercises generally stabilizes a person’s cardiovascular and pulmonary circulation, which ultimately reduces cardiovascular diseases. Although I understood the benefits of increasing exercise intensity, it just wasn’t a habit of mine for the longest time. The truth is, due to my extraordinary abilities in some sports, my classmates teased me often in Grade 3. In order not to be the center of attention, I decided to quit being active. Luckily, on account of muscle memory, I was able to pick up this mindful habit fairly quickly.
living In The Present improves overall health
This was the most difficult practice for me because I lived under extreme pressure, not by choice. Alas, I didn’t know how to stop working and mind-wandering until I moved to a safe, quiet and tranquil community. Living in a smaller and quieter community calms my nervous system, and ultimately, I learned to slow myself down and just live in the present. Besides, this practice has significantly increased my productivity in an unexpected way.
having Consistent Sleep Patterns is the hidden key to mindfulness Practices
Monitoring sleep patterns is a crucial element in terms of living a healthier life. I use the aforementioned activity tracker to record the data of my sleep scores, resting heart rates and stress management level. From my experience, when my sleep score is over 80, in general, I wake up in a good mood. I feel more vigorous and emotionally stable. Simply having a good night’s sleep is the hidden key to successful mindfulness practices.
To sum up, everyone is unique, so what works for me doesn’t always work for you. The good news is that Berelevant Network, a dynamic human skills learning center, is here to close the gaps. Learn how Berelevant Network can help today!
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