Mind full to Mindful: a guide

It can seem a daunting task and one not far from a superhuman effort to learn to be mindful. Our Western culture today prizes those who lead full tilt, unbalanced lives in the pursuit of fame and fortune but yet underestimates the toll this takes on our physical, emotional health and social connections. 
How can we start to unlearn these hard learned habits, dedicate ourselves to mindful practice techniques that suit our lifestyle yet still be effective in our required daily roles?