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mindfulness

[mahynd-fuhl-nis]

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noun

the state or quality of being mindful or aware of something.
Psychology.��
1. a technique in which one focuses one's full attention only on the present, experiencing thoughts, feelings, and sensations but not judging them.
  The practice of mindfulness can reduce stress and physical pain.
2. the mental state maintained by the use of this technique.

mindfulness

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noun

the the state or quality of being mindful

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mindfulness¹

First recorded in 1520–30; mindful ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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Personality traits like openness, mindfulness and empathy have been shown to increase after psychedelic experiences.

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These can include breathing exercises, grounding, whereby you concentrate on the environment around you and what you can see, touch and smell, and mindfulness activities.

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It’s hardly a harbinger of rosy times to come when a financial columnist starts recommending mindfulness strategies.

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Many boast an ability to surround participants in awe, prompt restorative mindfulness, alleviate anxiety or inspire a dopamine release.

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She has campaigned for an age limit on smartphone use, stricter controls on access to social media apps, tougher action on knife crime and for mindfulness to be taught in schools.

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