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Healthier mind, healthier life. Reducing stress through mindfulness.

By: Isabella Sansone
About the
Author: Isabella
Sansone is the
VP of Marketing
at BeeFit in
Dudley, MA. She
says that
mindfulness is
part of her day
to day life.

Millions of Americans suffer from severe stress and anxiety on a daily basis. Stress is
most common in young adults. Most of the time, people who experience stress are not
aware how to deal with it or of the negative impacts that it has on their mental and
physical well-being.
Being mindful can have numerous positive impacts, including reduced stress and
greater mental health. Mindfulness brings awareness to the present moment and
relaxation by helping us understand our thoughts and feelings, rather than worrying
about the future. Being mindful has the power to eliminate negative thinking and raise
awareness when it comes to the feelings of ourselves and others around us.

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Lack of Mindfulness

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The lack of mindfulness is a problem amongst to our society. People are quick to worry and
stress rather than being aware of their surroundings and taking into consideration their mental
and physical health. Mindfulness does not need to be increased in just one specific age
demographic, but in people of all ages across the board. Mindfulness not only decreases stress
but it increases the ability to learn and maintain information.
Mental vs. Physical
Mindfulness
When your mind is in touch with your physical state and mental thoughts
Definition: the
such as feelings, emotions and concerns, your mind is in control which
quality or state
brings both your body and mind to a content state. When calm, relaxed and
of being
aware, your body is able to perform at its best with minimal stress.
conscious or
Children, when in a mindful state preform exceedingly better in the
aware of
classroom.
something.
Mindful practices, consisting of sitting in a comfortable position, attentive
listening to a single sound (i.e., a resonating sound instrument, such as a
bell or chime), and then using the breath as a focal point for being mindful in the present moment
are seen as central to the program with the intention of enhancing childrens self-awareness,
focused attention, self-regulation, and stress reduction. In the ME curriculum, these mindful
attention training exercises are to be practiced three times per day (3 min for each practice,
which are then extended to longer periods for the students) throughout the duration of the
program. Additionally, affirmations and visualizations are practiced in conjunction with the
mindful practices with the aim to foster optimism and positive affect. (8, para.4) Introducing
mindfulness at a young age can reduce the overall effects of stress as individuals age; people will
already have coping mechanisms to aid with any complications they may face.
History
In 1979, Jon Kabat-Zinn founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. The idea of
Mindfulness had come from the ancient Buddhist religion. People have turned to mindfulness
to seek mental and physical peace and as a way to maintain mental and
physical health despite all of the chaos that maybe going on in our
Mindful Practices
surroundings. Mindfulness Definition: the quality or state of being
and Techniques
conscious or aware of something. Mindful Practices and Techniques -Focused attention
Focused attention -Self-regulation -Stress reduction BeeFit Wellness
-Self-regulation
Center Beefit@beefit.com A quote that describes mindfulness well is,
-Stress reduction
Many philosophical, spiritual, and psychological traditions emphasize
the importance of the quality of consciousness for the maintenance and
enhancement of well-being (Wilber, 2000). Despite this, it is easy to
overlook the importance of consciousness in human well-being
because almost everyone exercises its primary capacities, that is, attention and awareness.
(1,para.1).

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Mindfulness Reduces Stress

BeeFit is aware of the issues people face when it comes to dealing with stress and the lack of
mindfulness in their life. Because we know this is a
BeeFit Mindfulness Offerings:
proven stress reducing method, we are committed to
-Classes daily
bringing mindfulness to our patrons lives. At BeeFit,
-Train with certified instructors
we provide an array of opportunities that can broaden
your knowledge regarding how to incorporate
mindfulness into your everyday life. Some of these opportunities include group and individual
meditation, yoga, and other activities that promote mindfulness. Each and every person can
practice mindfulness in a different way. According to Health Journal, Mindfulness can be
cultivated through mindfulness meditation, a systematic method of focusing your attention. You
can learn to meditate on your own, following instructions in books or on tape. However, you
may benefit from the support of an instructor or group to answer questions and help you stay
motivated. Look for someone using meditation in a way compatible with your beliefs and goals.
(para.11)
All of our staff is certified in Mindfulness Meditation and would be happy to help guide our
members toward a mindful life to increase their mental and physical wellbeing. BeeFit strives to
focus on mental health and make it a priority at our facility.

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Bringing Mindfulness to Life Millions of minds are
suffering in this world from the negative effects of
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stress and have no idea how to cope or maintain
Beefit offers Mindful Practice
calmness and awareness. Incorporating mindfulness
Classes Monday through Sunday at
into your daily life can have a significant positive
8:00am, 2:00pm and 7:00pm
impact. Any form of mindfulness, including
meditation, positive thinking, or being aware of your
surroundings, can reduce stress and improve the quality of your life. With determination and a
positive outlook, we are all capable of making mindfulness a part of our lives to simply benefit
our wellbeing and make the world a less stressful, and more peaceful, -place.

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Works Cited
1.Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl &Molly Stewart Lawlor The Effects of a Mindfulness-Based
Education Program on Pre- and Early Adolescents Wellbeing and Social
Mindfulness September 2010
2. Ronald D. Siegel, Psy.D Positive Psychology: Harnessing the power of happiness,
mindfulness, and inner strength
Harvard Health Publication 2016
3. Warren Brown, Kirk & Ryan, Richard M. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
American Psychology Association 2003, Volume 84
4. Vivian Giang Young Women Are More Stressed Out Than Anyone Else
Business Insider 2012

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