Mindfulness during tough times (pic #15) October 5, 2020 Cai Mental Health, Psychology Mindfulness during tough times helps you to take your mind off stressful thoughts. Mindfulness during sewing makes it a therapeutic activity. Making something for yourself will bring you joy. You are giving yourself a present. Sewing and making things can be a mindful activity. Your mind concentrates on sewing. You are filled with it. You feel joy.