Mindfulness For Dummies, 3rd Edition



Chapter 9

Establishing Your Own Mindfulness Routine

IN THIS CHAPTER

Discovering a clinically proven eight-week course

Tailoring the practises to meet your needs

Exploring ways to deepen your mindfulness

Learning a new language takes time, effort and patience. You need to dedicate yourself and at the same time not expect rapid progress. You try to practise regularly, preferably daily. You can learn the language by using phone apps, books, television programmes, videos, websites, or in person through a teacher – whatever way best suits your lifestyle and learning methods. Learning mindfulness has some similarities. You can begin in many different ways, as long as you practise regularly and with a certain commitment and the right attitude and intention. (Refer to Chapters 4 and 5 for more about nurturing your attitudes and intention.) If you find committing yourself to a mindfulness practise difficult, you’re not alone; you can try a different approach, adjust your practise method, explore possible barriers and look for support as you discover the language of mindfulness.

Remember that when you learn a language, you can measure ...