5 Things A Mindfulness Coach Can Do For You
The word mindfulness has been making rounds in recent years, with apps and courses promoting ways to help people reach it. But what does being mindful even mean, and how can it impact your day-to-day life? There are plenty of interpretations, but in short, mindfulness is being intentionally present with yourself. A mindfulness coach guides you to be in that present space peacefully—without judgment.
Not everyone needs a coach to help them practice mindfulness, but for those who can use some company along the journey, here are five ways in which a Mindfulness Coach, like Spain-based New Yorker Silvia Minguella, can guide you to a mindful life:
1. Provides a Support System
What is it? A support system is a person or group of people (usually made up of family and friends) who you are comfortable enough to lean on when you need well, any kind of support, be it emotional, mental, or even practical support such as financial or physical. A support system helps keep you accountable and ensures that after any challenging moment such as a breakup, the loss of a job, or the passing of a loved one, you keep moving forward and on the right path. Naturally, when you work with a Mindfulness Coach, they join this very special network.
Why is it important? Support systems are crucial to have in our lives when we have bad days, mental struggles, embark on a journey to pick up a new skill set, or are trying to break or integrate new habits into our daily routine. Aside from the obvious benefit of providing support, a support system makes the difference between overcoming and surviving challenging moments quicker and prolonging resolution while dealing with the issue alone.
2. Identifies Mental Blocks
What is it? Like limiting beliefs, mental blocks are any painful or unwelcomed thoughts that prevent us from functioning at our best. An example of a mental block is the memory of a traumatic experience that prevents you from forming healthy relationships. We’ve all been exposed to social conditioning that has taught us to feel guilt or shame for parts of us we can’t change—maybe our appearance, behavior, or personality. More often than not, it’s women for whom these expectations are laid out. Over time, these can form mental blocks that don’t allow our present selves to live as our authentically. Mental blocks develop out of fear and pain, so consciously or unconsciously, poor decisions (such as remaining in a toxic relationship) and past traumatic experiences can also create mental blocks.
Why is it important? A Mindfulness Coach will listen to you and in your interaction help identify mental blocks to help you live authentically and unapologetically.
3. Teaches You How To Meditate
What is it? Meditation in the general sense (since there are different kinds) is a method to reach a heightened state of awareness, usually easing the mind. It’s usually performed by focusing your attention inward. This practice may be done by sitting quietly by yourself with your eyes closed and concentrating on your breath, or sometimes it can involve humming to feel the healing vibration of the sound. With meditation, past the initial resistance, we can tap into the wisdom that flows within us. In that sacred mental space, where intuition thrives, the connection with the self deepens.
Why is it important? Learning to meditate and making it a daily habit is the single most recommended action to gain clarity, self-esteem, and inner peace. It doesn’t require years of experience—only your genuine intent. A Mindfulness Coach can help by being your guiding force. They can facilitate meditative sessions until you feel comfortable practicing meditation alone.
4. Guides to Develop Your Intuition
What is it? Intuition is a great feminine power that has been dismissed for too long. It is that “gut feeling.” Like telepathy, our intuition is so proficient that even without uttering a single word, its messages are concretely expressed—through emotions, inspirations, and urges—forming a secret language unique to each of us.
Why is it important? Intuition is important because it holds the power to reveal the authentic self, so listening and trusting it helps us choose what is best for us and release what no longer serves us. When you align with this inner “knowing,” the most deeply desired dreams and aspirations come true. This is an intangible part of us so it may some time to learn how to listen to your inner self and strengthen your intuition but with patience and care, a Mindfulness Coach can lead the way.
5. Guides & Strengthens Your Self-Love
What is it? Self-love is a birthright gifted to us by the Universe. It is the acknowledgment, belief, and celebration of the magic we all have within—the acceptance of both your shadows and light, your highs and lows. It’s a feeling reserved for the self, unmatched by any other sensation. Although it’s our birthright, traumatic experiences and long-endured stress can negatively affect our minds causing us to lose the connection with our self-love.
Why is it important? Self-love is essential for your well-being and happiness. Completely void of judgment, self-love allows us to embrace the entirety of who we are and accept every version of ourselves in every phase while knowing and valuing our worth no matter what.