Y'all, there are some words in the English language I absolutely despise and at the very top of the list is “should” (cringe). Just six letters and my blood is boiling.

How can I bring stillness to my life when I’ve got places to be and meetings and emails and, well, life! But what I’ve discovered is that you don’t have to be a zen master to incorporate moments of mindfulness into your daily life. Today I’m going to break down the gist of mindfulness, the benefits of a regular practice, and I will throw in some easy ways you can incorporate mindfulness into your day!