# Be Mindful

By [youaredog.eth](https://paragraph.com/@youaredog) · 2023-12-02

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Reading a page of a book, caring for a flower, or going to the coffee shop to chat with your friends are a few activities that can help you become aware, making the rest of the week less dull for you.

It can simply mean relaxing and taking a moment to breathe. Whatever method you choose, research shows mindfulness lowers stress, eases pain, and elevates mood. And scientists are starting to figure out how. According to one study, frequent eight-week meditation can alter the brain’s emotional, cognitive, and memory-related regions. Even doing the dishes can benefit your brain as long as you do it consciously.

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