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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Deep breathing exercises are something everyone can try and help both in the moment of the stressful encounter and after, for example, as is mindfulness meditation.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Eszter Farkas, a local mindfulness meditation and yoga instructor, enjoys walking across the promenade, past the couples and families headed to bars and restaurants, all the way to the end, which, surrounded by the river, feels like a little island in itself.
—Alia Akkam, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
These included a mini library and resource center designed for students to explore mindfulness practices.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 29 Feb. 2024
Being aware of this voice is the basic concept behind mindfulness.
—Ellie Victor, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Others may use the opportunity for mindfulness and reflection.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
To do this, Moments of Space is centered around Tibetan Dzogchen techniques, which emphasises mindfulness over the unconsciousness practice (unmindful thinking and feeling) many other apps focus on.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
But through an intimate connection built via mindfulness and meditation (and horniness), the yogi and model were able to overcome anything in their way — even a Greek God named Shawn — and ultimately took home what was left of the prize pot.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2024
Techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and regular physical activity may effectively reduce stress hormone levels, notably cortisol.6
Chronic elevation of cortisol levels can profoundly affect an individual’s health and well-being.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Eszter Farkas, a local mindfulness meditation and yoga instructor, enjoys walking across the promenade, past the couples and families headed to bars and restaurants, all the way to the end, which, surrounded by the river, feels like a little island in itself.
—Alia Akkam, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
These included a mini library and resource center designed for students to explore mindfulness practices.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 29 Feb. 2024
Being aware of this voice is the basic concept behind mindfulness.
—Ellie Victor, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Others may use the opportunity for mindfulness and reflection.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
To do this, Moments of Space is centered around Tibetan Dzogchen techniques, which emphasises mindfulness over the unconsciousness practice (unmindful thinking and feeling) many other apps focus on.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
But through an intimate connection built via mindfulness and meditation (and horniness), the yogi and model were able to overcome anything in their way — even a Greek God named Shawn — and ultimately took home what was left of the prize pot.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2024
Techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and regular physical activity may effectively reduce stress hormone levels, notably cortisol.6
Chronic elevation of cortisol levels can profoundly affect an individual’s health and well-being.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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