An Easy Mindful Seeing Exercise: How To Focus On The Here & Now

Wish you could focus on the here and now?

You can my practicing powerful mindful seeing exercises.

The key to living a life without stress is within your sight. By concentrating on the present moment, we can appreciate the beauty, joy, and reality of our current life.

This is called mindful seeing.

Directing your attention to the present moment can greatly reduce stress and increase appreciation for the beauty of life. Being mindful of what is in front of you allows you to fully experience the happiness and reality of the present. By focusing on the here and now, you can unlock the secret to living a stress-free life and find joy in the simplicity of the present moment.

Practicing mindfulness and embracing the current moment can lead to a more fulfilling and content existence.

What Is Mindful Seeing?

Mindful seeing is the practice of seeing what’s truly around you, and not only the stresses that are your mind.

Practicing mindful seeing exercises helps you cultivate a deep connection with your surroundings. When you observe with intention and awareness, the world around you transforms into a source of profound insight and appreciation. Through the lens of mindful seeing, even the mundane can reveal extraordinary beauty and meaning. As you immerse yourself in this practice, you develop a heightened sense of gratitude for the simple yet extraordinary moments that unfold before you. This approach allows you to savor the richness and depth of each experience, fostering a renewed sense of wonder and presence in your daily life.

This is a great mindful seeing exercise for being mindful at work, even if you work with computers!

1 Minute Mindfulness Exercise: Visual Awareness

1. Take a deep breath and give yourself permission to relax into this moment.
2. Look around you. What is the first thing that you see? Is it book? Is it a cup of pens? Is it your computer screen?
3. Take a moment to really look at that item. Outline that item with your eyes.
4. What color is it? Is it bright? Is it dark? Does it look soft? Does it look like it would have a texture if you touched it? Does it have writing on it? What does it say?
5. Allow your eyes to follow the lines on the item.
6. Now, look for something on that item that you’ve never noticed before. If that item is a computer or phone, look at the other parts of the item that are not the screen. Where are the buttons on this item? Are they raised or are they flat?
7. Really get to visually know and dissect this item.
8. Now, say the name of this item at least three times, out loud or internally. This confirms to your mind and body that you are connecting to and identifying something that exists outside of your thoughts.
9. Finally, reach out and touch that item with your hands, and thank it for being in your life.
10. Notice how, for the last minute or more, you did not think about things that worry you. Feel the impact of being stress-free, if even for just one minute. Smile and congratulate yourself!