Lucie Krell
relaxation educator, mother and foreign language teacher
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Mindfulness for a healthy family life: Why is it important?
On the one hand, we must be aware that a stressful everyday life represents our children’s childhood and that this remains in their memory. If we succeed in mindfulness rituals We also experience relaxed and pleasant situations, so we can create memorable moments and build healthy relationships. On the other hand, our body absolutely needs rest after stressful periods in order to stay healthy. After all, we don't drive our car at full speed all the time, do we?
5 Mindfulness Tips for More Peace in Everyday Family Life
Train body awareness
Pay attention to yourself: Pause for a moment, feel inside yourself and ask yourself:
- How am I feeling right now?
- How does my body feel?
This mindful self-awareness helps physical discomfort early detection and needs and feelings to perceive. When dealing with your son or daughter, it is also important to name feelings and their reasons and to give them space to find solutions to difficult situations. This type of body scan can be incorporated into the daily routine at any time - while waiting at a red light, at the supermarket checkout, during a conversation or while playing with your child in the afternoon or evening.
Create enjoyment
Treat yourself and your child to moments of pleasure. For example, drink your favorite drink or enjoy a great food and take the time to do it. Make yourself comfortable and close your eyes. Notice the temperature and smell of the drink, food or sweet and then enjoy it to the fullest. Alone or with your child - this exercise can really always be incorporated into everyday life.
Practice gratitude
What are you particularly grateful for today? What makes you happy?
This exercise can be easily integrated into the evening routine Talk to your child about what he or she is particularly grateful for today or what makes him or her happy. You can also write a joint “ happiness diary This will make your bedtime pleasant and you will end the day with positive thoughts, which will make falling asleep easier and happier.
Breathing exercise for acute stressful situations
When the stress becomes too great, simple breathing exercises can help to calm your nervous system and clear your head. You can imagine Good and bad Depending on the situation and the age of your child, you can also name feelings, for example, "I breathe out frustration and in joy."
Rephrase stressful thoughts
Often it is our thoughts that cause stress, e.g.: “I have to be on time!” Instead of letting them drive you, try to notice these thoughts and give yourself permission to rephrase them, e.g.: “I can take time (for myself).” Question whether certain things really have to be done immediately or whether they can wait. This is how you create open spaces and reduce unnecessary pressure.
Suitable products for relaxed moments
Conclusion: More mindfulness for less stress
