BONUS! Daily Mindful Minute Text Messaging
exciting news! We are extending the 12 days of kindness giveaways!
Today, for day thirteen of the 24 days of kindness giveaways, I am excited to gift everyone a service that can be enjoyed all year round!
that’s right—everyone who enters will win something today!
AND I will be announcing a grand prize winner, too! So read all the way through to see the grand prize.
Have you felt stressed this week?
Doctors will frequently recommend mindfulness as part of a stress reduction program.
People always ask me, “How do I start mindfulness?”
Some common roadblocks emerge: They’re busy, they’re “not good” at mindfulness, they forget to do it, or they don’t know how to be mindful.
I understand, because I remember when I first started mindfulness.
I hated it.
I was putting myself through college and working 60 hours a week. I had a boyfriend, constant homework, and trying to make ends meet. I slept very little and drank gallons of coffee.
My mind was anything but calm.
I struggled to make it through even one yoga class. When the teacher would say, “calm your mind” or “clear your head,” my mind seemed to get busier.
I resisted mindfulness for years.
I knew I “should” do mindfulness but I couldn’t make myself stick with it.
Then I had a traumatic brain injury and was forced to slow down. Suddenly, I had no choice but to learn to meditate—if even for a minute at a time.
I found that with consistency I was able to get “better” at mindfulness. That’s why I first started sharing my mindful minutes on Mondays. And that is why I am launching a mindful minute texting service: to help you learn to practice mindfulness for even a minute each day.
mindful minute texts
To learn more, watch this one-minute video.
Why mindfulness? the benefits
Research shows us that mindfulness can help:
lessen emotional reactivity
improve focus
boost working memory
reduce stress
reduce rumination
increase cognitive flexibility
increase relationship satisfaction
enhance self-insight
enhance morality
improve intuition
modulate fear and other functions associated with the brain's middle prefrontal lobe area
increased immune functioning
I created a tool to help you Build a mindfulness habit
All you need is a cell phone!
After you opt in, you will receive a daily text with a one minute mindfulness exercise.
The exercise will be simple enough to do without any equipment, and will only take one minute.
By committing to a mindful activity every day, you will notice that it gets easier to pause when you need to.
You’re in! Simply text MINDFUL to 480-531-9810 to receive one text a day with a mindful exercise you can complete in one minute.
Why a text message?
As humans, we are constantly connected to our portable technology. Smart phones, smart watches, and other wearable technology are always available and remaining us to do something — so why not use this technology to help us build healthy habits?
I got a text! Oh cool, it’s reminding me to take a deep breath. Got it!
Today’s giveaway is two fold!
First, everyone who enters will receive this service for free.
Second, I will pick one winner for a free virtual session with me (a $140 value!).
In the session, we will talk through your history and goals, answer questions, set up a plan for your success and take time for a movement or meditation session. Your choice!
How to enter
Simply text MINDFUL to 480-531-9810 or click the button below.
Then, comment on this article what you are most looking forward to with this new service!
Finally, click HERE to find the giveaway post on Instagram and follow the instructions in the post for additional entries.
Winner of the free session will be announced Tuesday on Instagram and edited in to this post!
Ready? Just click the button below to begin!
