This breath counting practice is pretty exciting because you can use it both as a relaxation technique and also as a way to measure your mindfulness abilities.
Researchers use this type of breath counting as a way to measure people’s levels of mindfulness. Essentially, if you are able to get through a substantial portion of the breath counting portion without your mind wandering or going down a mental rabbit hole, then your mindfulness abilities are well-honed.
Now, I don’t want you to start judging yourself on whether you are “good” or “bad” at mindfulness — that kind of is against the point. Rather, using it as a way to both improve and keep tabs on how mindful you are is helpful.
So, give this one a try and let me know how it goes in the comments below!
New! Guided Breath Counting Practice
This breath counting practice is pretty exciting because you can use it both as a relaxation technique and also as a way to measure your mindfulness abilities.
Breath Counting Practice
Researchers use this type of breath counting as a way to measure people’s levels of mindfulness. Essentially, if you are able to get through a substantial portion of the breath counting portion without your mind wandering or going down a mental rabbit hole, then your mindfulness abilities are well-honed.
Now, I don’t want you to start judging yourself on whether you are “good” or “bad” at mindfulness — that kind of is against the point. Rather, using it as a way to both improve and keep tabs on how mindful you are is helpful.
So, give this one a try and let me know how it goes in the comments below!