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  • How to Stay Focused and Pay Attention

    Posted by Dagmar on June 27, 2019 at 6:00 am

    We often hear and read about how beneficial being mindful is for ALS patients. But many are confused about exactly “what” mindfulness is, or how to do it. We think we can pay attention, but in reality we’ve tuned out and are living on autopilot.

    I remember I could coast a long time on autopilot – – easy-peezy! But soon after being diagnosed with ALS, I learned the hard way that even simple things like walking, drinking and eating … done without paying attention – – weren’t safe anymore!

    Here’s a quick overview (with helpful links and resources) of mindfulness, meditation and the research showing how they help ALS patients reduce pain and improve their quality of life.

    How to Focus & Pay Attention;

    Mindfulness for pALS, cALS and All the People Who Love Them

    Do you practice mindfulness and has it helped you? Is this something you would like to learn?
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