Benefits of mindfulness for freelancers

eleonorang

After hearing so much about the benefits of practicing mindfulness and meditation, now that I've learned a Mindfulness course is starting in two weeks in my city, I'm actually considering attending. This is supposed to be a takeaway approach to your everyday work- and private life that you will be able to apply even after the course has ended.
I'm excited, but still doubtful about the potential of this therapy. Has anyone ever tried it and if so, what is your experience? Did you observe tangible benefits? ?

alyonaxl8

I don't know about mindfulness, but meditation is a great tool to relax and focus your scattering thoughts. It helped me quit smoking (then I started again after several months, but that's totally irrelevant).
Though I didn't go to any courses to learn how to meditate. I just read about it and followed instructions.

eleonorang

alyonaxl8 Great to have you back ?
Thanks for sharing your experience! Yeah, I know there are even apps and youtube video where you can find tracks and instructions for meditation, which is one of the reasons why I have been doubtful. Why would I pay for something I can learn to do for free, right? But I guess there must be a difference between a structured course held by a professional and a YouTube video. So I decided I would sign up ?

alyonaxl8

@eleonorang Also, hi, Eleonora! It's great to be back)))

alyonaxl8

eleonorang I hope you'll let us know how it goes!

eleonorang

Fadwa alyonaxl8 thank you both! ?

Fadwa

Hi @eleonorang, I have practiced yoga and meditation with youtube videos for almost 2 years. I usually do the yoga challenges which mostly last 30 days and I use guided meditation (where someone is talking to help you let go and relax). However, if you are new to the whole idea, I think a course would help you to start this and take it to new level yourself.
Please share with us your experience and I hope you enjoy your time.

_marocca

I have never used mindfulness to help with work. I only used its techniques for childbirth.
I won't give details, because it will certainly be TMI, but it helped a great deal then. And what I learned then still helps me sleep, when I'm having trouble with insomnia!
If you have a course close by, go for it! ? If it doesn't help with work directly, it will certainly help with other areas of life.

eleonorang

_marocca Thanks _marocca, I do hope so and see it as a chance to improve my overall quality of life ?

maysaa

Thank you @eleonorang for sharing the experience. I had never used meditation but I read a lot about it. I'm interested to try it to avoid stress and become more relaxed.

eleonorang

Update on this ? I took my first lesson last Friday and loved it! We discussed our relationship with our body and with food, and experienced mindful eating in class. We also practiced two Yoga positions and began meditating with a Body scan session. I'm practicing mindful eating and body scan once every day. I should see results soon enough ?