Mindfulness is the practice of purposely (0) focusing your attention on the present moment – and accepting it without judgement. Mindfulness is now being examined scientifically and has been found to be a key element in stress reduction and overall happiness.
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mindfulness results in activities that contribute to a satisfied life.
Being mindful makes it easier to savour the pleasures in life as they occur, helps you become fully engaged in activities, and creates a greater capacity to deal (34)
adverse events.
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focusing on the here and now, many people who practise mindfulness find that they are less likely to get caught up in worries about the future or regrets over the past.
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preoccupied with concerns about success and self-esteem, and are better able to form deep connections with others.
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greater well-being isn’t enough of an incentive, scientists have discovered that mindfulness techniques help improve physical health in a number of ways. Mindfulness can help relieve stress, treat heart disease, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, improve sleep, and alleviate gastrointestinal difficulties.
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one way to practise mindfulness.
However, the goal of any mindfulness technique is to achieve a state of focused alertness and relaxation by deliberately paying attention to the (39)
we base our judgements on. This allows the mind to refocus on the present moment. All mindfulness techniques are a form of meditation.
One can also cultivate mindfulness by directing attention to moment-to-moment (40)
during everyday activities. This is achieved by doing one thing at a time and by giving it full attention. While we floss our teeth, pet the dog, or eat an apple, we should slow down the process and be fully present as it unfolds and involves all our senses.
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