Practicing mindfulness has been linked to a number of emotional and physical health benefits. When you think of mindfulness you may think that it means sitting alone in a quiet room and focusing on your breathing. However, this is just one form of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness can be reached through any activity, even fishing.
When you are fishing and you are immensely focused on your current surroundings and what you are doing, this can also be a form of mindfulness meditation. Just remember to stay focused on the task at hand, and don’t let your mind wander to your worries and stresses from everyday life. If your mind begins to wander, gently return your focus to fishing and what you are doing in the present.