Apart from "the usual" aspects of feeling calmer, less anxious and thinking "better", mindfulness has had some other benefits for me.
Confidence I think as anxiety, stress and worry disappears, confidence starts to creep in. This can only be a good thing!
At work especially, I've not felt intimidated by people, and feel I can express my opinions and thoughts better, without worrying about being shot down!Appreciation - on holiday recently I found myself attracted to some unusual canvas prints which were hanging on one of the staircases of the ship we were cruising on. I'm by no means an art lover, but they were such an unusual design, I really "connected" with them. A friend said to me recently that it was the mindfulness that was making me like that!
I think my opinion now is that I'm enjoying life more than ever, accept its ups and downs and feel happier with myself. A year ago I was genuinely worried and anxious about "getting old". Now, this doesn't even phase me as I think we all have the opportunity to just get better with age.
I think its a great feeling to be able to "find yourself" with mindfulness.
