Everyday Mindfulness

That’s interesting. Maybe I’m overthinking the practise.

What’s the best way for me to turn off the metacognitive part? It seems as soon as I decide to become aware , there is a part of me that becomes aware of me becoming aware. It doesn’t become one whole awareness.

Further to my last post- bringing awareness to the burning sensation doesn’t help it OR make it worse. It just stays there, only leaving when I forget about trying to be mindful

Yes. it seems that my mind doesn’t cope with being mindful whilst doing everyday things. Almost like it can’t cope with doing two things at the same time ie- monitoring myself at the same time as performing daily activities. If I sit and meditate on my breath I’m fine. Ive had CBT and done a mindful...

when im in a seated practise it doesn't happen. As soon as I try to become mindful during normal day to day stuff (washing up, driving, cooking etc) it occurs - sometimes instantly as soon as I start

thanks for the replys

ive practised mindfulness for 22 years. My Vipassana regular practise is fine, however I have a real problem with practising everyday mindfulness. Whenever I make a conscious effort to be mindful during the day my stomach burns with an acidic feeling. I have OCD, GAD and Dysthymia so I don't know if...