Mindfulness is a powerful state of being which helps you to transform your health and well-being. Being present in the moment is a great practice which promote health, improves quality of life, increases happiness, increases creativity and makes us more effective. The practice of mindfulness is a daily practice that can significantly help in reducing stress, improving mood and lowering blood pressure. However, it is important to ensure that you practice mindfulness in the correct way so that you do not end up getting it wrong and have adverse effects on your health. Some common mistakes made by novice practitioners of mindfulness include:

Not engaging in meditation and yoga: Meditation and yoga are both practices that have proven beneficial to overall health. Therefore, if you are in poor health, you may want to consider engaging in meditation or yoga so as to improve your health. However, do not choose any activity at random. You should choose activities that are consistent with your lifestyle. For example, if you are interested in exercise and wish to incorporate it into your daily routine, you may wish to engage in exercise classes or consult a health care professional to suggest an exercise program that is most compatible with your lifestyle.

Not having regular consultation with a health care professional: It is very important that you visit your doctor regularly. Visiting your physician regularly will allow him or her to detect any changes early on and guide you accordingly. Similarly, the doctor will be able to advise you on various health concerns that you may be facing. If you neglect to visit your doctor, you may face health issues that are more serious than you initially realize. Therefore, it is advisable to visit a physician at least annually or as advised by your doctor.