We cannot see any alternatives, our mind is set and we are determined to stick to our plan. Mindlessness disables the creative mind. It eats up our time and erodes our confidence. It may be the number one enemy of women who dream of being more creative. In order to combat mindlessness we need to look at the concept of mindfulness.
Mindfulness is different from concentration.
It is more a gentle awareness. Instead of focusing on one thing we pay attention to a variety of things when we are being mindful. We intuitively notice everything from what our actions are to how our body is feeling. Emotions are no longer ignored but they don't overpower us either. We are living in the present without thoughts about the past or future.