12 Ways to Sneak a Little Mindfulness Into Your Daily Routine

Minds wander. A lot. It's normal, but sometimes it can leave you engrossed in all the daily minutiae currently stressing you out. As if your extremely busy and demanding life isn't already overwhelming enough, right?

And that's where mindfulness comes in: It trains your mind to be present so you can be fully aware of your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and surroundings. It can help with anxiety, while increasing productivity and improving your relationships... and we could all use a little of that.

The only problem? Making a commitment and taking the time out of your day to practice mindfulness is hard: You're so used to running from appointment to appointment, all your deadlines, tasks, hurdles, etc. Honestly, it's tough to find room in your schedule.

Luckily, it's actually pretty easy to incorporate into your existing routine and schedule — you see, you can practice mindfulness while you go about daily activities. Meditate a little during your commute, while you do the dishes, when you chat with coworkers... trust us, it'll help you refresh your mind multiple times in a day. Keep reading for 12 daily situations where you can easily apply mindfulness.

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