Despite having been a part of religious rituals of all shapes and sizes for thousands of years via mindfulness meditation, the concept of mindfulness has only gained traction in the Western world in the last 50 years. This boom in popularity is thanks to mindfulness’ well-documented ability to improve mental health through the treatment of anxiety, stress, drug addiction, and more.

Surprisingly, practicing mindfulness is so easy that you can do it at literally any point during your day, whether at home, at the office, or even in the car. Although most individuals experience mindfulness through their exposure to mindfulness meditation, it is possible to convert any activity into a mindfulness exercise. In fact, you can convert your daily commute and even your day job into opportunities for mindfulness with the right strategies!

Mindfulness isn’t just a change in mood either: Studies have shown that those who practice mindfulness on a regular basis have brains that are healthier and more efficient than those who do not. No wonder our ancestors were geniuses despite their lack of technology and how disconnected they were from one another: Ancient cultures have known about mindfulness for thousands of years. Luckily for you, you too can experience mindfulness for yourself today.