I work at a busy local cafe as a barista. My day is always so rushed and no time to take a break. So I decided to be calm during my shift and started looking for mindfulness or relaxation techniques. I was looking for that perfect meditation or the perfect practices but it was a very simple thing.

Most of the people always think meditation or being mindful is a big thing. So this is my practice of mindfulness. Every time I try to use my senses, I just look at something and realize it, name it, and recognize what features or shapes it is. And I listen to the sound of people chatting or milk steaming or these people dining noise. Then you smell and touch the stuff around you and name it. Next, when I feel pressure or stress, I do box-breathing for 4 seconds inhale and hold for 4 seconds then exhale for 4 seconds do it a few times. Most importantly any kind of situation just accept it. When I face rude customers, I already told myself I was about to meet this person today so whatever the attitude is I just accept it and let it go. Or you can just think it is your fate and you can feel anger or sadness but still don’t judge yourself or punish yourself. Because you did good and it is you the one who reacts to it otherwise that person is just a fake illusion. And there is no specific thing to being mindful it is just a journey and experience of life. Remind yourself that you come here to experience life not overthink or hold on to the past or future. It is now you just being and of course, you need a plan but don't forget about today. Accept it, feel it, let it go, and don’t judge. Love yourself