ABSTRACT
In Chapter 3, we described how to conduct some simple mindfulness exercises. Doing practical exercises like this will definitely help you to move the spotlight of your attention to a focus of your own choosing. However, you also need to develop the skill of being awake and aware of the actions of your mind. This is harder to do alone. If you have ever had sports coaching, you will know that your coach can see things in your game that you are blind to – the position of your head, the muscle tension in your shoulders. These things affect your performance. It is the same in mindfulness: your mind has quirks and habits that are unknown to you but that affect everything you do. Immediately after a practice is the best time to become acquainted with the intricate workings of your own mind.
