Mindfulness Guide

The Mindfulness Guide As we end this year that turned our lives upside down, BeautyEdge is happy to share mindfulness tips that we hope will bring you a little less stress, a little more peace and a renewal of energy and healing as we enter into 2021.

In this guide you’ll find 7 different mindfulness exercises.

Each is a 10-minute practice you can do with your favorite personal care product. Please check with your doctor if you have any underlying conditions before starting.

Wishing you peace, wholeness and love in the New Year, The BeautyEdge Team

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Just Breathe Deep breathing helps clear the lungs and calms the body. Be mindful of your breathing.

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Supplies: Timer set for 10 minutes Headphones/AirPods with tranquil rhythm Your favorite scented elixir Notepad & pen

Prep: Sit in a distraction-free cozy position.

Pop on your headset.

Rub a few drops of the elixir bit between your hands to warm up and release the scent.

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Start: Cup hands together, breathe in, hold for 5 seconds, and release. Repeat 3 times.

Close your eyes.

Envision a color in your thoughts.

What does this color represent for you? Let this color wash over you.

As you continue to gently breathe, with each exhale release any negative thoughts.

Let your thoughts rise up, don’t judge them, release them as they come.

When your timer rings, write down thoughts or ideas that came up.

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Get Some Z’s Sleep helps improve the immune system. Be mindful of your sleep patterns and try this out before bedtime.

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Supplies: Timer set for 10 minutes Your favorite body cream

Prep: Go to a comfy, private, and distraction-free setting where you can lie down.

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Start: Apply a generous amount of body cream in your hands.

Gliding hands slowly, smooth the cream over your body, starting from the neck, moving down each arm, and then mid-way to the stomach.

Notice the different sensation levels of the cream against your skin.

When mid-stomach is reached, start from ankles and massage each leg individually.

When you’re ready, climb into bed for a good night’s rest and revisit a moment of joy that entered your day.

Let your thoughts rise up, don’t judge them, release them as they come.

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Steady Your Step Feet support the body’s alignment. The human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and 7,000 nerve endings. Show extra gratitude to your feet.

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Supplies: Timer set for 10 minutes Foot cream Essential oil Towel

Prep:

Sit in a distraction-free cozy position.

Add a drop of an essential oil into your foot cream.

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Start: Apply a generous amount of foot cream into your hands and rub together to warm up the product.

Start with one foot at a time. Smooth the cream from the tips of your toes, onto the tops and bottoms of your foot, then to your ankle.

As you slowly massage your feet, notice the sensation of the cream against your skin.

Massage the cream into toe cuticles, mindfully moving each toe with your fingers in clockwise then counterclockwise circles.

Gently clench fingers to form a fist. Using your knuckles, massage the heel of each foot, moving to the arch, and finishing at the ball of the foot.

Take your towel and slowly remove any access cream before standing.

Enjoy the sensations coming from your feet and think about the places they took you today.

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Nurture Your Soul Say a little prayer. Praying helps keep us internally calm and comforted.

Be mindful of your prayers.

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Supplies: Timer set for 10 minutes Headphones/AirPods with tranquil rhythm (optional) Your favorite fragranced candle Notepad & Pen

Prep: Sit in a distraction-free cozy position.

Light your candle.

Open your hands on your lap with palms facing up ready to receive love.

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Start: Say a little prayer for you, your family, your friends, and the world.

Take a moment in-between each prayer or thought and confidently receive the love, comfort and peace planned out for you.

Journal your thoughts when finished.

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Embrace Digital Wellness With more time spent on-line, embrace digital wellness in a healthy way by centering yourself with your favorite mindfulness app.

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Supplies: Your phone and a mindfulness app of your choice (some ideas: Calm, Headspace, Soultime) Your favorite fragranced candle

Prep: Sit in a distraction free cozy position.

Light your candle.

Tap onto your mindfulness app. Select a timed session.

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Start: Open your hands on your lap with palms facing up, ready to receive mindful moments of being centered, focused and relaxed.

Listen to the guide on your app.

Let your thoughts rise up, don't judge them, release them as they come.

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Bathe ‌ Slowly Appreciate your body with gratitude.

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Supplies: Your favorite bathing soap/gel product Comfy bath cloth Fluffy bath towel Notepad & pen

Prep: Adjust your bath or shower water to a comfortable temperature level.

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Start: Pour the body cleanser on your cloth and notice the scent that rises up.

Slowly wash every part of your body in appreciation and gratitude for your wellbeing.

Be aware of the different sensation levels on different body parts as you wash and think about those different sensations.

Jot down your thoughts after drying off from bathing.

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Doodle Your Aspirations Doodling can help with concentration and intention-setting. Be mindful of your creativity.

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Supplies: Timer set for 10 minutes Expired color cosmetics: eye shadows, eye/lip pencils, blushes, and lip products Drawing paper Music and/or your favorite candle Disposable wipes for any messes

Prep: Sit in a comfy space where you can create.

Light your favorite scented candle and put on your music.

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Start: Take 3 deep breaths and let your mind freely explore your dreams and aspirations for the New Year.

Using your expired color cosmetics, draw and design your dreams on paper.

Don’t be concerned about perfection or staying within the lines...draw freely.

Let your thoughts rise up as you release your dreams on paper. Don’t judge them, simply release them as they come.

When finished with your masterpiece, place it in a space you will visit each morning.

Thank yourself for taking the time to set intentions for the coming year.