How to Power Up with Mindfulness for Introverts, Even Extroverts

When you hear the word peace, what comes to mind? Sometimes our minds, Introverts and even extroverts,  are filled with so many thoughts we may not be able to hear the most important ones above the noise.

On a global level maybe it’s about ending wars and hatred.

Or if you grew up when I did perhaps you think of flowers and peace symbols.

Ultimately what we each want is personal peace. I don’t understand why more introverts aren’t seemingly taking advantage of the wonderful thought-pacer of Mindfulness Meditation.  

These past few years I’ve been learning more about meditation, mindfulness, and prayer. In the process of a daily habit of all three practices, I’m letting go of worry and stress and becoming more present and grounded in everyday situations including some of the most inconceivable.

There is research to support some of the benefits of mindfulness meditation. Because many believe there is not enough research, studies continue, including UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) which according to their website has a mission: “to foster mindful awareness across the lifespan through education and research to promote well-being and a more compassionate society.”

Until you experience things first hand, sometimes you never know!

How to Power Up with Mindfulness for Introverts, Even Extroverts

We know that mindfulness meditation is growing as a practice with many people. Even large organizations like Google, Microsoft, and others offering Mindful Meditation training. The research even though limited, shows evidence of certain types of benefits for those who do it. And while there isn’t any evidence it can change the world for the better; the world starts with each of us.

Except for my book Communication Toolkit for Introverts, I don’t often promote something via my blog. Heck! When Yoast gave me a “bad content” alert, my mind started freaking out. But then, I stopped, focused and took a 16 second mindful break. This content is good after all.

When my friends at Dreamseedo  invited me to create a Mindful Meditation program focusing on the introvert, it seems appropriate to write about the launch event.

#Introverts are in a perfect position to benefit from #mindful meditation.
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My thinking is introverts are in a perfect position to benefit from mindful meditation, and may begin to change the trajectory of influence.

–    Introverts are already more focused and less distracted. Keeping your attention fixed on something without being distracted may be easier for us.

–    Introverts have a greater attention span even with social media causing our average attention span to drop!

–    In my findings, anecdotally at least, we aren’t as easily consumed with our smartphone devices, and can often fast from its use easily.

–    Our listening to both others and ourselves might indicate we could benefit from learning to use mindful meditation to listen better.

I recognize even some extroverts will find themselves in this description. Of course, even extroverts can find inner peace with #mindful meditation.

Even #extroverts can find inner peace with #mindful meditation.
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Both introverts and extroverts are invited to join a private group with me to take a one week-long mindfulness training specifically for introverts.

Over the course of 7 days, you’ll learn about some of the same meditation techniques I use and how you can make them work with your everyday life – no matter how busy you are.

Who Would Be Interested

While designed as an introductory meditation class, people with all levels of experience with meditation would find value.

How It Works

Friends at https://www.dreamseedo.org  have an unintimidating online platform that blends audio, video and text participation on your part.

•    You’ll find guidance, instruction, and support from others, while you practice meditation over one week, and with a minimum time commitment.
•    Except for one group kick-off meeting (about 60 minutes), the program is entirely online (or over the phone) – we’ll have one group call to kick things off. The rest of the content is delivered by video, this unique online learning platform, and some brief but optional readings. It might be perfect for those of us introverts who might have that preference for self-learning.
•    Each day you’ll have a particular exercise to practice meditation, on your own time and at your convenience.
•    You can also share and discuss your experience with and others in the group on the online platform.

The time commitment is minimal after the introductory call: about 15 minutes per day for meditation and reflection, and optionally an extra 15 to 20 minutes for suggested readings.

Why?

You’ll experience a variety of useful mindfulness techniques and a strong start to build a daily practice – one that will help you to become more centered, present, and calm in your day-to-day life.

When

The mission begins on Sunday, July 10th, 2016, with a 5pm EST kickoff.

But register now to as we’ll limit the size of the group to keep the experience intimate.

Commitment

If you haven’t already made a practice of mindful meditation, you’ll quickly find the value in it with a commitment of 7 consecutive days of your time.

If you can commit to this amount of time, $25, and be willing to complete the full mission, you’ll have a lifelong, most useful tool.

Please join me at https://www.dreamseedo.org/missions/464  as we start Introvert Style 7 Day Mindfulness Mission on July 10th, Sunday.

How to Power Up with Mindfulness for Introverts, Even Extroverts is a post from: Patricia Weber: Introvert inspirer, providing practical tools for the introvert to navigate the rules at work.