4 . Return to observing the present moment as it is . Our minds often get carried away in thought . That ’ s why mindfulness is the practice of returning , again and again , to the present moment .
5 . Be kind to your wandering mind . Don ’ t judge yourself for whatever thoughts crop up , just practice recognizing when your mind has wandered off and gently bring it back .
Another practice is called 365 . It ’ s often been said that it ’ s simple , but it ’ s not necessarily easy . The work is to just keep doing it . Results will accrue . 365 is a common technique recommended by therapists to counter accumulated stress : at least three times a day , breathe six times per minute ( inhaling for five seconds and exhaling for five seconds each time ) for five minutes . Repeat all 365 days of the year .
My hope is that in the future , more and more people look at ways to integrate short practices for their well-being throughout the day . When we feel better , we do better . So , get still , my friends . Keep breathing . And remember , peace begins within .
Heidi Woods is an occupational therapist , 2013 Bush Leadership Fellow , TEDx speaker , yoga teacher , Certified Nonprofit Professional , Certified Mindfulness Educator , and author . She is a North Dakota native and the founder of Mindful You- Mindful Me , a consulting practice dedicated to teaching mindfulness to help others build inner-strength , resiliency , manage stress , and develop social and emotional literacy . For more information visit www . mindfulyoumindfulme . org .
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SBAND and the North Dakota CLE Commission sponsor seminars and programs throughout the year in all sorts of formats , including live , webinars and IVNs .
We want to know about SBAND members who have ideas for topics or who are interested in being a presenter .
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