14 Mindfulness
Learning Objectives
By completing this section, you can:
- Learn the definition of mindfulness.
- Identify ways to practice mindfulness.
- Become a more mindful person.
To be mindful is to be aware, in the moment.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is defined as “a moment-to-moment awareness of one’s experience without judgment. In this sense, mindfulness is a state and not a trait. While it might be promoted by certain practices or activities, such as meditation, it is not equivalent to or synonymous with them” (Davis & Hayes, 2012).
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How To Practice Mindfulness
Follow a guided mindfulness meditation
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- A quick search of “guided mindfulness meditation” on YouTube will generate a number of short meditations that you can follow.
- PositivePyschology.com outlines 14 different apps that contain mindfulness and meditation activities:
Go on a walk without distractions
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- Take the time to relax, take in any new sights, smells or sounds and be present in the moment.
Dedicate time for your mindfulness activity
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- Set aside one minute, or a few minutes, every day to practice being mindful.
Focus on your breathing
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- During your mindfulness activity, focus on your breathing and take deep breaths. Pay attention to how you inhale and exhale.
How can you practice Mindfulness?
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