My name is Shubhangi Halande, and I chose mindfulness therapy to help me deal with the continuous worry that came with me and the tension that seemed like a shadow following me.
I woke up every morning with a heaviness in my chest and my thoughts racing with anxieties that never stopped. The stress of work, my personal problems, and the weight of other people’s expectations made me feel like I was carrying the world on my shoulders.
One day, a buddy told me about mindfulness treatment. At first, I wasn’t sure how “being present” could make a difference. But I had no idea that the practice would be my lifeline.
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What is therapy for mindfulness?
Mindfulness treatment is a kind of mental training that helps you pay attention to the current moment without judging it. Instead of becoming buried in your thoughts, feelings, and sensations, it’s about noticing them as they come and go.
Mindfulness therapy is different from typical therapy since it doesn’t focus on previous traumas. Instead, it helps you remain in the “now.” It helps you stop overthinking and feeling too much by teaching your mind to respond instead of react.
How I Got Started with Mindfulness
I recall the first time I attempted mindfulness treatment. I sat on the floor of my room, closed my eyes, and tried to concentrate on my breathing. My thoughts started to wander right away: Did I answer that email? What if I don’t make it? Why does life seem so hard?
I was so mad that I nearly quit. But my therapist said something crucial: “The goal isn’t to stop thoughts; it’s to notice them and gently bring yourself back to the present.”
So, I continued going. I spent only five minutes every morning doing mindful breathing. Those five minutes turned into 10, then twenty, and so on. And something amazing happened: I started to feel lighter.
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The Science of Mindfulness Therapy
Studies have shown that mindfulness treatment changes the way the brain works. It reduces amygdala activity, which controls fear, and boosts the prefrontal cortex, which governs logic. This implies that you will feel less anxious and have more control over your emotions.
In my case, the evidence was in my life. The incessant noise in my head stopped. I stopped making every little difficulty seem like a big deal. And when stress did strike, I could take a step back and say, “This is just a moment.” It will go away.
How to Use Mindfulness Therapy in Your Daily Life
Mindfulness treatment doesn’t need hours of meditation to work. Here’s how I made it part of my daily life:
1. Breathing with awareness
When I felt like I couldn’t handle it, I stopped and took three deep breaths, paying attention exclusively to the air coming in and out of my lungs. This simple act immediately grounded me.
2. Meditation with a body scan
Before I went to bed, I would lie down and mentally scan my body from head to toe, letting go of any stress in each section. It helped me sleep better and made my body feel less stressed.
3. Watching Without Making a Decision
I began to see my thoughts like clouds moving past, recognizing them but not holding on to them. This kept me from becoming too negative.
4. Eating with awareness
I didn’t hurry through my meals; I took my time and enjoyed each bite—the flavor, texture, and smell. It made dining a peaceful routine.
5. Moments of thanks
Every night, I wrote down three things that made me cheerful. This made me think about what was right instead of what was wrong.
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The Turning Point: How Mindfulness Therapy Helped Me
One particular day was especially difficult for me. The deadline for my assignment was coming up, and my personal life seemed like a mess. I would have freaked out back then. But that day, I stopped. I employed strategies from mindfulness therapy:
- I accepted my stress without allowing it to take over my life.
- I didn’t think about the “what-ifs,” only the work at hand.
- I told myself, “I’m here.” I’m safe. “I can do this.”
And you know what? I made it through, and I’m more calm and in control than ever.
Why Everyone Should Give Mindfulness Therapy a Try
Life will always have problems. While mindfulness treatment doesn’t prevent rain, it does provide a protective shield. It taught me
Emotions arise and pass; I need not allow them to dictate my existence.
Today is a gift. Worrying about the future or lamenting the past takes away from the delight of today.
Being kind to yourself is important. I learned not to criticize myself.
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Final Thoughts: After Mindfulness Therapy, My Life
I’m not “perfectly zen” today; I still have hard days. But mindfulness treatment offered me the skills I needed to deal with them with kindness. I don’t feel anxious all the time anymore. Lessened. I don’t feel so overwhelmed anymore. It doesn’t happen frequently.
If you’re having trouble as I was, I strongly suggest that you try mindfulness treatment. Start with only a few minutes a day. Give yourself some time. The transformation won’t happen right away, but it will happen.
I learned that peace is not just the absence of chaos, but also the ability to remain calm in it. And that, my friend, is what mindfulness treatment can do for you.
