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Practicing Mindfulness

What is it?

A state of present and personal awareness which encompasses cognitive, emotional, and sensory functions to empower an individual to respond productively to the demands of daily life.

It is not a religion, a silver bullet or a short-term solution.

Why?

Mindfulness has shown to:

  • Improve life satisfaction
  • Decrease emotional exhaustion
  • Cope with situations and changes
  • And combat stress

How?

Exercise 1: Breath control

  • Inhale slowly while counting mentally 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Hold your breath and mentally count 4 seconds
  • Exhale slowly while counting mentally 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • And finally rest mentally for 4 seconds before re-starting the inhalation cycle.

Exercise 2: Meditation

  • Create a regular time and space that is free of external distractions
  • Start with 5 minute and gradually increase up to 30 minutes
  • Choose a comfortable sitting position with the feet touching the ground/grass
  • Sit up straight, shoulder square, tongue resting on the roof of the palate, eyes closed
  • Start with deep breathing till you achieve a comfortable rhythm
  • Focus on one part of body where the breath feels prominent: (like nostril, diaphragm, throat)
  • Maintain attention to the breath
  • If mind wanders, accept it and keep returning your attention to our breathing
  • When timer rings, give thanks to the universe, rub palms vigorously and gently apply the warmth to your eyes and face and gently open your eyes

Resource:

Wandering mind not a happy mind – Harvard Gazette