3 Easy Mindfulness Practices

Press pause on the chaos and take a moment to breathe…

As parents, caregivers, and beautifully complex humans, it’s easy to get caught up in the needs of everyone else — until one day you realise you’re running on empty. You keep giving, supporting, and showing up, but underneath the surface, there’s a quiet ache that whispers, “What about me?”

Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

In a world that celebrates constant doing, slowing down to be with yourself can feel almost rebellious. Yet that pause — that mindful moment — is often exactly what your body, mind, and soul are asking for.

Below are three simple mindfulness practices you can weave into your day. They don’t require extra time, a perfect environment, or fancy tools. Just your willingness to come back home — to your breath, your body, and the ground beneath you.

1. The Power of Presence: Anchor in the Now

When life feels like a blur of busyness, pause and bring your awareness to this very moment. Notice your breath. Feel your feet on the ground. Observe what’s around you — the sounds, the colours, the sensations.

You might try this while washing dishes, waiting at school pickup, or sitting in traffic. Instead of rushing through the moment, be in it.

Ask yourself:

“Where is my mind right now?”

If it’s off replaying the past or rushing ahead to the next thing, gently invite it back. Your breath is your anchor, and the Earth beneath your feet is your reminder that you’re supported.

Why it helps: Presence resets your nervous system, reduces overwhelm, and grounds you back into your body — the safest place to be.

2. Ground and Reconnect: Settle Your Energy

When everything feels like it’s spinning, grounding reconnects you to the steady rhythm of life.

Take a moment to stand barefoot on the grass or floor, close your eyes, and take three slow, deep breaths. Imagine roots extending from the soles of your feet deep into the Earth — anchoring you, nourishing you, and gently drawing out what no longer serves you.

You can also do this indoors, simply by feeling the weight of your body supported by the chair, floor, or bed beneath you.

Why it helps: Grounding stabilises your energy, helps release anxiety, and reconnects you with your natural sense of calm and safety.

3. Micro Moments of Joy

Joy doesn’t always come in grand gestures — often, it’s hidden in the tiny pauses between tasks.

Find one thing each day that lights you up — a warm cup of tea, the sun on your face, a song that lifts your heart. Let yourself fully experience it.

Smell the tea. Feel the warmth. Hear the birds.

Give yourself permission to savour that moment — not rush past it.

Why it helps: These small, intentional moments retrain your brain to notice abundance instead of lack. Over time, this shifts your vibration from depletion to alignment and gratitude.

A Gentle Reminder

Putting yourself first doesn’t mean neglecting others. It means recognising that you matter too — that your energy, your joy, and your presence ripple outward, influencing every relationship around you.

When you fill your own cup, you don’t just have more to give — what you give comes from a place of wholeness rather than exhaustion.

So today, choose one mindful moment — maybe a breath, a step, or a connection to the ground beneath your feet.
Let it be your soft beginning. 🌿

With love and presence,
Lisa
BE with Lisa – guiding you back to the calm within