Why Mindfulness Is A Secret Weapon For Startup Success

Maybe you’re a person that rolls their eyes when you hear the word, “mindfulness”. Or maybe you’re actively seeking to live a more mindful life. The truth is, ton's of successful entrepreneur's swear by it & attribute it to their success. The great thing about mindfulness is that i knows no borders. You can be a workaholic or a total zendividual. If you’ve got a brain, ie: managed to find this article and read thus far, then you can be mindful.

What even is mindfulness? Great question. Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present, aware of where you are and what you’re doing without worry of the past or the future. You are not even reacting positively or negatively to a present situation, but merely acknowledging of what’s going on around you.

Mindfulness is like a muscle. We all have muscles but some people are stronger than others because they work it out. The more you practice mindfulness, the easier it becomes and the more it will impact you.

So what does this do? Why even bother to be more mindful? And how in the world will it help you be a more competitive entrepreneur? Scientists have studied the brains of those who meditate habitually (even for just minutes a day!). When you meditate, you are practicing mindfulness and training yourself to think and react differently. Scientists saw strength and activity in areas of the brain that others do not utilize as much.

These people showed that...

1. They had more energy

2. Stayed calm under pressuring situations

3. Were more creative

4. Improved their concentration

5. Had less anxiety and depression

All great things if you want to successfully stick through the perils of launching a company of your own. 

You might be thinking, "Okay, that sound's great & all, but how do I even begin to be more mindful?"

Here's the good news, there are so many ways to integrate mindfulness into your daily life. From journaling, to working out, you can find a method that fit's your lifestyle. Find out a few easy ways implement being more mindful here!

Here’s to living a more mindful life!

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