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Three Benefits of Living Mindfully

In our busy lives, maintaining concentration is difficult. We can easily become overwhelmed by the need to take care of the countless tasks at hand as well as by information overload from our smartphones and computers. By taking an active role in controlling our actions and responses from moment to moment and day to day, we avoid the consequences of distraction and lack of focus. By living mindfully, we enable ourselves to reduce stress in our lives and increase our ability to make clear-minded decisions. Mindful living will benefit our lives in the following ways:

Our Finances: A major part of successful saving is the ability to say no. If we are mindful and selective of when we do and don’t spend our money, rather than succumbing to unskillful habits and emotions, we will have an easier time sticking to our budget. With controlled spending, you will increase your ability to meet and exceed your savings goals including retirement planning. Save mindfully now to build a comfortable emergency fund today. This will greatly reduce the chance of stress when you face an unexpected expense in the future.

Our Long-Term Health: Mindful living includes paying attention to our bodies. When we focus on, instead of avoid listening to, what our bodies need, we realize the importance of exercise and diet. Over time, our physical and mental well-being improves.

How We Feel and Communicate: From tough clients to difficult colleagues, if we do our best to control our reactions to the stress and adversity around us, we will improve our ability to communicate effectively. When we take the time to respond mindfully to others, we are more likely to get better responses in return.

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