Anxiety resides in the future while regrets reside in the past - happiness is in the present moment. Mindfulness has been one of my favourite practices after self-love that has helped enhance my happiness quotient.
I have begun to enjoy all of my routine activities - washing the dishes, folding or drying clothes, cleaning the closet, cutting vegetables, cooking, walking and my daily sun basking time etc. I use these moments to practice mindfulness. I drop everything that's going on in my head - the mental chatter of who, what, why, how, when etc. and be present with the routine task at hand.
While earlier (rewind a few years) I would look at routine task as something to quickly get done with, today I look to them with a sense of purpose. I have learnt to enjoy and be present with them. They are my little breaks from anxiety.
Practicing mindfulness daily has enriched my life greatly.
If you are reading this, then I invite you to start practicing. Take baby steps. That's how I got started about 3 years ago. I would pick one activity to be mindful with. Giving it my entire awareness and attention. It took me many months to master this. But am glad I did not give up.
So, my advice to you is trust the process and be consistent in your practice. The changes are sure to be experienced with time 💕
