mindfulness

noun mind·ful·ness \ ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs \

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

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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The second group, which included 20 students, participated in yoga/mindfulness activities for 8 weeks.

— maria clark, NOLA.com, "School-based yoga can help manage stress and anxiety in children: study," 11 Apr. 2018
Is mindfulness meditation a capitalist tool or a path to enlightenment?

— robert wright, WIRED, "Why Pure Reason Won’t End American Tribalism," 9 Apr. 2018
Nappi says meditation and mindfulness can help us return back to the present moment more quickly.

— sarah cody, courant.com, "When Learning To Meditate, A Little Guidance Is Good," 7 Apr. 2018
Paige Davis is a mindfulness and meditation teacher.

— paige davis, Health.com, "Breast Cancer Stripped Me Down Physically and Emotionally—and Taught Me More Than I Ever Imagined About Love," 2 Apr. 2018
Dream Machine, opening April 5 in Brooklyn, New York, is inspired by a growing interest in mindfulness and better sleep practices.

— margaret lin, Curbed, "Dream Machine transforms abandoned retail space into the latest made-for-Instagram ‘experience’," 30 Mar. 2018
UConn is working on creative ways to reach more students with less staff, including group counseling that focuses on mindfulness and teaching skills for coping with anxiety.

— laurie tarkan, courant.com, "Colleges Scramble To Meet Soaring Demand For Anxiety, Depression Counseling," 27 Mar. 2018
Other programs, including those dedicated to fitness, mindfulness and recovery from illness, injury or surgery, are in development.

— dan faricy, idahostatesman, "Boise physician’s startup seeks to help busy women manage a healthy lifestyle | Idaho Statesman," 23 Mar. 2018
In the new role, Ballard will be one of managing director Chris Silbermann's few direct reports, an indication that mindfulness of corporate culture is a priority for the agency.

— rebecca sun, The Hollywood Reporter, "ICM Partners Taps Cindy Ballard as Chief Human Resources Officer (Exclusive)," 23 Mar. 2018

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