Be more mindful starting today~

How many of you go through your day feeling as if everyone and everything is trying to get your attention? People can reach you via text, through your cell phone, through Twitter, Facebook and more. It is a constant source of interruption when you are trying to be focused and attentive to something. Personally, trying to be more mindful is something I am always reaching for in my own life. I am so busy between kids, activities, sports, work, managing the home, trying to squeeze in “me” time, that I sometimes don’t enjoy the moments for what they are. I use the excuse that I am getting older and more forgetful, but I don’t believe that is the source of the problem. I think I have too much on my mind, I am being interrupted so often by a text or tweet that I am losing focus. I often create Monday tips on topics that I too need a reminder of. B eing more aware of what eats up your time and focus is the first step in feeling more mindful. I think like any muscle in your body, mindfulness takes consistent effort and application, otherwise it atrophies and loses strength. Just as I am constantly trying my best to be more mindful and present in my life, you too can try some tips to re-focus your mind and enjoy life more. Here are some tools to get you started.