“Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life.” – Buddha
Your day feels too short and you never seem to finish your to-do list? You feel exhausted even after your morning coffee? You don’t sleep enough, healthy eating isn’t a priority, and your MultiSport card has been hiding somewhere in your gym bag for months?
These are all signs of chronic stress and low energy — often followed by a lack of motivation and discipline, especially in the colder months when Netflix and chips sound far more appealing than the gym. If this sounds familiar, it’s time for small but powerful anti-stress changes.
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is one of the most popular ways to combat stress and chronic fatigue. It’s based on simple techniques of conscious awareness — being fully present in the moment — increasingly used in modern psychology.
It’s the state of pausing for a moment and simply being, noticing sounds, smells, tastes, breathing, and everything around you — with as little active thinking or analyzing as possible. Even just two mindful minutes a day can make a difference. Practicing several times throughout the day helps you reconnect with your thoughts, emotions, and body — something we easily forget in daily chaos. Mindfulness has its roots in Buddhism and Eastern traditions, where practices like meditation, yoga, and tai chi are daily rituals connecting body and mind.
Why is Living in the Moment Important?
Through conscious breathing and presence in the now, we can “scan” our mental and physical state, break repetitive thought loops and autopilot routines, and reduce the risk of anxiety, depression, and other modern-day challenges.
Try These 3 Mindfulness Exercises Today
1. MINDFUL BREATHING
Sit down, close your eyes, and focus only on your breath. Feel your chest expand with each inhale and relax with each exhale. Inhale counting to 3, hold your breath for 3, and exhale for 3. Repeat several times. Gradually extend your inhale and exhale to 10 seconds each.
2. MINDFUL WALKING
While walking, focus on the feeling of your feet touching the ground, the sounds, and the scents around you. Notice each thought that arises — and let it go. Return your focus to the present moment. Observe your surroundings, breathe deeply, and feel the wind, sun, or rain on your skin. Practice presence — no headphones needed.
3. MINDFUL EATING
During your meal, put your phone away, turn off the TV, and close your laptop. Focus on the taste and texture of your food. Chew slowly and consciously, savoring each bite without rushing. Enjoy your meal, stay in the moment, and eat until pleasantly full. End with a glass of water and take a few calm minutes before returning to your daily routine.
The goal of mindfulness isn’t to “turn off your thoughts” — but to observe them without interpretation, judgment, or analysis. Don’t drift into the future (what will be) or the past (what was).
By practicing mindfulness regularly, you’ll develop inner peace, better stress resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself — all in just a few minutes a day.
Once you’ve explored mindfulness techniques, take it a step further: connect your mind and body through your MultiSport card. Choose an activity that relaxes you — yoga, pilates, or sauna — and take the first step toward better balance. With MultiSport, find what helps you reduce stress and recharge your batteries.