Anchoring yourself to the present moment by connecting your mind and body is the basic principle you’ll learn about when you take mindfulness courses online, but if you’re keen to get started straightaway here are a couple of methods for clearing your mind that will set you on the right path.

Shower time

What you’ll learn during your mindfulness training is how to focus your mind on the present moment – what you’re doing right now. Practice this in the mornings when you have your shower before work by focusing everything you have on aspects of this daily routine like the sound of the water, how it looks running over your body, the smell of your shampoo… by doing this, you’ll find that thoughts and worries fade into the background really rather quickly indeed.

Move more slowly

We’re all in such a hurry these days, it’s no surprise that the months seem to fly by. Moving and thinking more slowly means you can start to take in more of the things around you, so rather than rushing home after work, ask yourself if it’s really necessary. Do you have to be home so soon? This will help you to put less pressure on yourself and you can start appreciating the smaller things in life.

Focus on your breathing

One of the key parts of mindfulness techniques is your breathing, so this is a great place to start for beginners. Wherever you are, sit up straight, try and relax and focus on the breath coming in and out of your nose. Your mind will calm and you’ll attain a sense of inner peace, even if you’re stuck on the tube surrounded by hundreds of other people.