Many people believe they are in total control of their lives. They think that as long as they make the right amount of money, live in the right part of town or enjoy the right lifestyle, they are doing just fine. In fact, many people believe that the life they lead is the best they can hope for. Of course, this is only part of the picture. The other part has to do with their daily frustrations, their stress, the pressure and the sense that they somehow feel stuck. How do the two fit together? Well, many people think the latter is the price you have to pay to enjoy the former. Believe it or not, you can live life to the fullest. I know you've heard it before, but you have to understand that you're giving up a lot to enjoy the benefits you get. In fact, in the grand scheme of things, you're probably giving up a lot more than you're getting. The return on effort simply doesn't exist. If you want to live to your full potential with a minimal amount of hassle and stress, listen, it's actually more doable than you think. In fact, you already know how to do it. It all comes down to practicing mindfulness. I know mindfulness is very popular in the United States, Western Europe and all points in between. There is a reason for that popularity. It's not just hype. It's not just big name authors advertising their latest mindfulness book.
There's a lot more to it than media spin. The bottom line, if you care enough to dig deep enough, is that it works. Mindfulness is not mysticism. It's not a religion. Instead, it works with the way your mind already operates. The problem is that most people somehow pick up negative mental habits that set their mind against it. I know it sounds crazy, but that's exactly what happens. Instead of letting your mind work for you, you acquire all these habits along the way that make your mind work against you. That's why it's very important to know whether you need a mental detox or not.