Who knew folding laundry could be life-changing?

Hope you got curious by reading the above title, which, by the way, could apply to washing the dishes, driving to work, pick up the daily mail, typing on the keyboard. Anything, really. The point is staying present while doing something habitual or just standing still for a moment, is a magical moment of mindfulness. A moment of bare awareness of your posture, any physical tension, the environment around you, your inner thoughts and images, without judgment. Just taking in anything is already there.

Science says that mindfulness rewires your brain to calm your mind, lower any stress, train your concentration, and even thicken memory areas. Try this: next time you eat, take one minute to notice every bite, its texture, taste in your mouth, chew for a few seconds longer than usual, notice any inner sound while you swallow it, how do you feel, no phone. Make it a habit, whenever you remember, to feel calmer, focused, and, as a bonus, lower risk of dementia