Strengthening your capacity to be mindful requires practice. You can start becoming a more mindful person by developing your mindfulness skills slowly and one step at a time. “Begin by developing a mindfulness practice,” suggests Irani. “Sit comfortably with your eyes open or closed for five minutes and only notice physical sensations and impulses in your body. Of course, your attention will wander during the mindfulness practice, and as it does, gently ‘wake up’ and return your attention to noticing the physical sensations and impulses in your body in the present moment.” To find success in your practice, Irani recommends to start slow and aim low. Five minutes daily for several weeks and you will be well on your way to being a more mindful person.