We tend to think of yoga as a mindful activity—we move slowly, hold a pose and bring our focus to it. You also can bring this type of thought to other kinds of workouts...and benefit. Example: When you bring mindfulness to weight-training exercises, you do each rep slowly and carefully and can really feel each muscle working. The same is true for sit-ups and push-ups. Doing these moves slowly is more difficult than doing them quickly because you are not relying on momentum. In the end, you get a better workout.

We might think of mind wandering as a pleasant experience, but Harvard University researchers have found that only when we are fully present in the moment are we truly content. Throughout your day, stay focused on what you're doing and see how it makes you feel.