mindfulness
noun
mind·ful·ness
ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs 
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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Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence
his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics
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Manage stress: This can be done through mindfulness and meditation.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Sep. 2024
For me, this has meant incorporating mindfulness, time management and workable practices into our company culture and encouraging flexible working arrangements that allow team members to thrive both personally and professionally.
—Regan Hillyer, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Siddiqui and her colleagues who work with individual families, teach parents positive parenting skills, as well as ways to better manage their own stress through mindfulness strategies.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024
Stress management: Find healthy ways to manage stress, including mindfulness, daily movement, and social time.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Sep. 2024
For me, this has meant incorporating mindfulness, time management and workable practices into our company culture and encouraging flexible working arrangements that allow team members to thrive both personally and professionally.
—Regan Hillyer, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Siddiqui and her colleagues who work with individual families, teach parents positive parenting skills, as well as ways to better manage their own stress through mindfulness strategies.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024
Stress management: Find healthy ways to manage stress, including mindfulness, daily movement, and social time.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mindfulness
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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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