The Mindful Bride

Life is busy. So is the world around you. Staying in the present moment and being mindful to the sounds around you and more importantly, the sounds within you, play an important role in your mental health. Being present minded, means focusing your energy on where you are, in the moment. It means, if you are in a meeting with you caterer, you are wholeheartedly listening to what they are saying and not thinking about your next appointment or when you’ll have time to pick up the dry cleaning. It means not dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. You are simply mindful of your present situation.

When you becomes accustomed to all the noises in life, you learn to tune out what isn’t relevant. This is an important ability so you don’t become overwhelmed with every sound you hear. But sometimes you can become so used to tuning out what’s around you, that you also don’t notice the feelings inside of you. The practice of mindfulness extends far beyond your environment to your inner self. What thoughts are running through your head? What is your body communicating to you? What kinds of feelings are you having? Rarely does one sit down and ask themselves these questions; but checking in with your inner self keeps you in control of your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Answer these questions honestly. Is your body saying you’re fatigued and need a break? Are you feeling so anxious, that you are unsure how to cope? Or maybe your stomach is growling because you forgot to eat lunch? Once you have the questions, work on resolving them. Take a nap or go to sleep earlier if you’re tired, seek out coaching or counseling if you need help dealing with stress, or eat a healthy meal to satisfy your hunger.

Quiet the world around you and listen to what’s inside, not only to see what your needs are, but where you are in life. It sounds obvious, but knowing where you are at helps you get to where you’re going. This is a good lesson to remember whether for your wedding planning or for life in general. It becomes easier to map out a plan of action with these answers. Practicing mindfulness also invites calmness into your life, a quality you can definitely count on as you get more involved in your wedding planning. Sometimes it’s helpful to write everything down and work from there. Your body was created in an amazing fashion and will tell you exactly what it needs, if only you are listening.