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Practice Mindfulness with Your Morning Coffee (No Extra Time Needed)

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader

When you hear the word mindfulness, do you think of sitting perfectly still for 30 minutes, following a guided meditation on an app, or finding total silence (which isn’t exactly realistic in a busy household)?

We’re led to believe that a mindfulness practice is this BIG thing, when in reality it’s the little things that bring us present (the little things that are already part of our routine).
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Mindfulness can happen in the smallest, simplest routines you already have in place, with no extra time required.

Take your morning coffee, for example. Instead of rushing through it, try noticing:

  • The sound of the water brewing. (Or the swish of the instant mix, or another aspect of making it.)
  • The swirl of cream in the cup. (See through cups are great for this.)
  • The warmth of the mug in your hands. (Or the sound of the ice clinking.)
    The flavor and texture of each sip. (Yes, this can work for tea and other drinks!)

That’s mindfulness: bringing your attention to the present moment with a lens of acceptance.

It may sound simple, but studies show it’s powerful. By practicing mindfulness, even in these tiny moments, we train the brain to come back to the present, which supports focus, emotional regulation, and even long-term resilience.

And because you don’t need to add anything new, because your existing habits become natural mindfulness anchors, this makes the practice sustainable.

In this week’s episode of the Positively Living® Podcast, I go deeper into this idea of everyday mindfulness: Listen to the episode and/or check out the blog post.

For extra support, I have free resources that fit perfectly with this practice. You may already have one (or both). If so, consider this your reminder to revisit them. If not, click on the links below to access them:

Mindfulness isn’t about perfection. It’s about practice, and the best time to practice is in the moments you’re already living.

Wishing you small, mindful moments that bring you calm and joy,
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♥
Lisa

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