Xu Jie, 48 years old, has been serving as the financial manager of a company for many years, with rich work experience. However, along with the responsibilities, comes heavy work pressure and a tight pace of life, causing her to suffer from insomnia and anxiety. By chance, she participated in a mindfulness meditation course, and her life quietly changed from then on. Through daily mindfulness meditation practice, Xu Jie gradually feels her emotions stabilize, her sleep quality significantly improve, she regains the tranquility of her mind, and her attitude towards life is renewed.
Mindfulness, originating from Buddhist meditation, has now become a widely accepted practice for psychological well-being. It advocates for paying attention to the present moment with an open and non-judgmental attitude towards one’s current mental and physical state, covering subtle changes in thoughts, emotions, perceptions, and the surrounding environment, guiding individuals to fully engage in the present moment, free from disturbances of the past and future.
Meditation is the key path to achieving a state of mindfulness. It includes sitting quietly, adjusting breathing, body awareness, or using guided imagery, aimed at focusing the mind, reducing distractions, and attaining inner peace and clarity. Meditation takes many forms, not limited to sitting still; it can also be practiced through activities such as walking, yoga, artistic creation, and more.
The positive impact of mindfulness meditation on mental health has been widely confirmed by the field of psychology and clinical medicine. It can effectively alleviate negative emotions like anxiety and depression, enhance happiness and inner peace, strengthen individuals’ ability to cope with stress, improve the quality of sleep, promote brain function, cultivate compassion and empathy, alleviate nervous tension, and stabilize emotional states. For professionals like Xu Jie, or anyone seeking psychological well-being, mindfulness meditation offers an effective way to find inner peace and balance amid busy lives, guiding them towards a healthier mental state.
