Mindfulness helps us understand ourselves and understand others
Happiness comes not only from material achievements but also from the ability to be fully present in every moment. Siddhi Aiya - a psychologist and habit trainer - believes that mindfulness is not about eliminating negative thoughts, but about recognizing them without judgment. When no longer trapped in the past or worried about the future, people will be less stressed and easier to balance emotions.
According to the American Psychological Association, mindfulness meditation can create positive changes in the brain, contributing to improving mental health and emotional regulation. This is especially important in married and family life, where work and responsibility pressures easily make members react impulsively and lack listening.
Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn - founder of the Mindfulness Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School - emphasized that mindfulness is a deliberate focus on the present, without judgment. Regular practice helps increase empathy and connection in relationships.
Simple exercises to nurture peace and joy
Mindful Walking is an easy way to start. When walking, pay attention to your footwork, breathing, and surrounding sounds instead of looking at your phone. Research published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows that a four-week Mindful Walking program significantly reduces subjective stress.
Mindful breathing exercises also bring clear results. Inhaling for four seconds, holding your breath and exhaling for four seconds helps soothe the nervous system. Published in Scientific Reports, breathing exercises can improve mental health.
Journaling to recognize emotions, eating consciously by observing the color and taste of food, or listening to loved ones without interrupting are all practical practices. Mindfulness does not require great things, just each person patiently brings attention back to the present. From there, happiness gradually becomes a sustainable state in family life.
