mindfulness

mind·ful·ness | \ ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs

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Definition of mindfulness

1 : the quality or state of being mindful

2 : the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis also : such a state of awareness

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Recent Examples on the Web Mind-body programs like yoga and mindfulness are indicative of the yearning many people have to be in the happier present moment. — James Carmody, The Conversation, "Why we are hard-wired to worry, and what we can do to calm down," 10 Jan. 2020 Today, the department holds yoga and mindfulness classes about five to six days a week during the department’s midday shift. — oregonlive, "Portland police develop mental health and wellness program for officers, civilian staff," 30 Nov. 2019 As part of the Viva Parks summer series, Plaza de César Chavez is hosting lunchtime yoga and mindfulness activities every weekday from noon to 1 p.m. throughout August. — Michelle Pitcher, The Mercury News, "San Jose community briefs for the week of Aug. 9," 9 Aug. 2019 The one suited man at my mindfulness session turned out to be the fiance of speaker Dr. Shauna Shapiro. — Flora Tsapovsky, SFChronicle.com, "I spent a year at women’s empowerment conferences: Hear me roar," 8 Jan. 2020 With simple 5-minute lessons, the app features more than a thousand meditations guided by mindfulness teachers from around the world. — Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, "Making New Year’s resolutions? These free tech apps can help you attain your goals," 30 Dec. 2019 Mini Mindfulness for grades K–4 and up: Taught by Lani Gerszonovicz from Banner Day Camp, children will learn powerful, fun, and engaging A–Z mindfulness strategies that can be practiced almost any time and anywhere. — chicagotribune.com, "Calendar: Sign language club meeting Saturday in Antioch," 10 Dec. 2019 Relieved of its religious baggage, mindfulness became a fit subject for scientific study. — The Economist, "Hippie Inc: how the counterculture went corporate," 29 Nov. 2019 Beyond stationery fanatics, De la Montagne adds that Maurèle’s quiet luxury aesthetic might appeal to acolytes of the thriving mindfulness movement seeking to disconnect from the chaos of technology. — Anne Quito, Quartzy, "The dread of unsolicited email is fueling the revival of personal stationery," 14 Nov. 2019

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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 24 Feb. 2020.

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