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As you re-energize or begin your mindfulness practice, remember that changing patterns and habits is hard, even when those changes benefit us. It’s easy to slip back into a comfortable pattern – especially when we’re under stress, tired, or any of a thousand things interrupting our daily routine.

Here are five pillars that apply to your mindfulness practice and any behavior change you desire. As you can see, these pillars involve developing a plan around why, when, what, where, and how. Let’s take a look.

First, reflect on your WHY. Clarifying and committing to your “why” – or your purpose for building your mindfulness practice – will sustain you when you get a little off course.
Second, decide WHEN you’ll practice. Knowing when you can squeeze a few minutes of practice into each day will help you plan and prioritize your commitment.
Third, consider WHAT practice you want to do at the times selected. You have the flexibility to save exercises as a favorite in the Levelhead for Real Life app, so that you can jump to them anytime.
Fourth, explore WHERE might be the best place to practice. Many practice at home in the morning and then again while running between tasks or as part of their commute.
Fifth, establish HOW you’re going to hold yourself accountable. Many people schedule time on their calendars or put their practice on their To-Do list each day.

Remember that mindfulness is a skill like any other; it takes a commitment to practice. Why not take just a few minutes right now to build your plan? We have many blogs on this topic if you want to learn more about what it takes to change your habits.