Mindfulness. It’s everywhere. It's sold to us like some magical cure-all for everything. But the topic might make you roll your eyes, because a lot of what we hear about mindfulness is a load of shit. So how can you actually use mindfulness in a way that works for your distracted, busy brain?

In this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, coach Sarah Bowser  dives into the often misunderstood concept of mindfulness. Over the years, Sarah has bought into a lot of mindfulness woo woo. You name it, she’s tried it — the meditations, the breathing exercises, the essential oils. She’s had her fair share of eye roll moments.

But Sarah’s also seen the benefits of mindfulness in her own life. It hasn't magically solved all of her problems, but it's helped her navigate them with a little bit more clarity and less stress. Sarah argues that mindfulness is not about perfection or elaborate rituals, but about being present in small, manageable ways that work for you. By integrating simple mindfulness practices into everyday activities, you can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and enhance self-compassion. And that is worth the effort.

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What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Mindfulness doesn’t have to be perfect or complex. You can start small and simple.
• Mindfulness is a practice. You’ll get better at it over time.
• Being present in the moment without judgment can help manage anxiety, improve focus, and enhance self-awareness by giving your brain a break from its constant chatter.
• There are practical, accessible ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life and everyday activities.
• Experimentation with different mindfulness techniques will help you find what works for your needs and lifestyle.

Noteworthy quotes from this episode:
“Mindfulness is often packaged as this perfect, Instagram-worthy practice that will magically fix your life. And when it doesn't work immediately or it feels too complicated, we get frustrated and dismiss it as fluff.”

“Mindfulness can be as small as taking a few deep breaths, jotting down some thoughts on a scrap of paper or in your phone, or noticing the way your coffee smells in the morning. These tiny moments of presence can make a big difference in the way our brains process the world around us.”

“Trying to be mindful can feel impossible when your brain is running 20 tabs at once. It's normal to get distracted. The key isn't to force your brain to focus. It's to gently bring it back when it wanders.”

“It's okay if it feels awkward at first. Mindfulness is a practice, not a performance. The more you do it, the more natural it will feel.”

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