Making Every Moment Count

Are you looking to improve your life? Feel free to go all out.
Research out of UC Santa Barbara finds that it's easier to make
improvements to your life simultaneously rather than one at a
time.


Michael Mrazek, director of research at UCSB's Center for
Mindfulness and Human Potential, conducted the study in which
participants were encouraged to eat healthy/whole foods, get a
good night's sleep, do yoga or other forms of exercise and
practice 'mindfulness.' 


"The fundamental skills of mindfulness are the ability to tend to
something and release distractions that arise," instructed
Mrazak. "In any task that you choose to engage with, try to
engage fully with that task." 


Mrazek says the combination of eating healthy foods, getting
enough sleep and practicing mindfulness is very powerful when it
comes to making changes in your life.  "Mindfulness is
easier to cultivate if you are well-rested." 


The results were remarkable. Participants noticed positive
changes in their lives, along with a a dramatic increase in self
esteem. 


"Everybody found their own value.... everyone also left with some
unique benefits and some unique strategies," said Mrazek. 


The Buddy System


If you are very serious about making a big change in your life,
it's best to not do it alone.  


"Both a buddy and a coach can be invaluable when you're trying to
change your life," said Mrazek. 


Are you ready to become the person you dream of being? There's no
time like the present. 


"Every moment counts," said Mrazek "because we chose to help
people in so many different dimensions in their lives, they were
capturing every opportunity available in every moment to move
their lives forward."


Read more on Mrazek's research in the UC Santa Barbara Current


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