But stay calm, everything will be fine! Maybe it's time to start looking at yourself more closely. We are often stuck in the past or madly planning the future. These stimuli make us forget the present, in addition to triggering stress and anxiety, damaging our well-being and taking away our happiness.
Mindfulness meditation practices - that is, when your mind is completely attentive to what is happening, what you are doing and the space you are occupying - have become a trend and come to teach us how to take care of this issue. Letting go of previous feelings that are not good for you is an act of love for yourself.
Mindfulness suggests that you carry out activities that connect you with your thoughts. This isn't about finding a hobby, it's about developing mechanisms to nourish your body and mind. The first tip we have to give you is: don't make it an obligation, because if you don't, it will be just another task among the many you already have. It needs to be something fluid, that frees you from negative issues and allows you to be your priority.
Start by listening to your body. Sometimes pain and excessive tiredness can be reflections of a tired mind. Try to take a first step. During your workday, how about taking 3 minutes to close your eyes and just pay attention to your breathing? Creating this habit can help you rest your mind and improve your concentration.
You can also take advantage of a habit that is already part of your routine to practice this moment of pause: bath time ! Feel the water sliding over your body, the aromas of the environment and forget about the world for a few minutes. Take advantage of your shower to create your own self-care ritual and learn more about your hair, for example. The line GE Beauty offers endless customization possibilities so you can treat your hair based on what you need according to your routine.
Camila Coutinho, digital influencer and creator of GE Beauty, is one of the followers of mindfulness during the bath: "one of the only moments of the day when we allow ourselves to be completely offline is bath time. The water cleans, purifies and relaxes We deserve this time being our own company, it’s very important!” reflects. She still sees this practice as a perfect opportunity to affirm self-esteem and personality. For Camila, these issues are only well constructed on the basis of self-knowledge, that is: when we are paying attention to ourselves.
But don't be in a hurry. Apply these practices in your own time and in your own way. The most important thing is to always listen and respect yourself. This way, you will understand, for example, that saying no in toxic situations is liberating. And that is a gift from you to yourself!