Mindfulness is incredibly important for everyone, and particularly for those in addiction recovery. Meditation, however, is not for everyone. Here are 4 mindfulness tips if you hate traditional meditation.

1. 4 MINDFULNESS
TIPS IF YOU HATE
TRADITIONAL
MEDITATION
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2. GO OUTDOORS
HOW IS THIS MINDFUL?
Nature is both physically and psychologically good
for you. Enjoy the sensations around you and engage
in your five senses.
Try to focus on the breeze through your hair or the
changing light around you. The sound of the ocean or
the sounds of the city. There are unlimited
opportunities.

3. EAT
MINDFULLY
HOW DO YOU EAT MINDFULLY?
Allow yourself to savor the meal--feel the heat
or chill entering your body, pay attention to the
food's texture, and absorb the taste.
You'll benefit physically and mentally from
eating mindfully.

4. FOCUS ON A
SINGLE TASK
Every task throughout your day is an opportunity
to ground yourself and focus on the present.
Focus on the laundry or making the laundry. Try
to savor the feeling.
In doing so, you can cultivate meaning out of
ordinary tasks, and sneak some moments of
calm throughout your day.

5. Research shows that music releases dopamine– the feel-good
hormone activated by motivation and reward. Music can help
heal. No matter the mood, whether we’re sad or euphoric, we
tend to gravitate towards music to cement the experience.
Allow yourself to feel the song, to take in each sound with as
much intensity and stillness as possible.
LISTEN TO
MUSIC

6. Takeaways
Mindfulness has to feel right
and consistent for you. Make a
conscious effort to lean into the
moment and make the most of
what you have right now.
Try time outdoors, mindful
eating, single-task mindfulness
or listening to music for some
mindful activities.

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