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mindfulness practice

[ ˈmaɪndf(ʊ)lnəs ˈpraktɪs ]

Noun

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mental health

Mindfulness practice is the act of being fully present and engaged in the moment, without judgment or distraction. It involves paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and sensations with an open mind and accepting attitude.

Synonyms

awareness practice, meditation, mindful living.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
mindfulness practice	Typically used to describe specific exercises and routines aimed at cultivating mindfulness, such as focusing on the breath, body scans, or mindful movement. She started a mindfulness practice to help reduce her stress levels. His daily mindfulness practice includes 15 minutes of deep breathing.
meditation	A broad term that can include various practices aimed at improving calmness, concentration, and mental clarity. It might be more spiritually oriented or focused solely on relaxation. He practices meditation every morning for mental clarity and peace. Meditation helps her feel more grounded and present throughout the day.
awareness practice	Often refers to exercises that enhance general awareness, which might not be limited to mindfulness but can include other forms of mental clarity and presence. Awareness practice helped him become more in tune with his emotions. Her awareness practice involves paying attention to her daily thoughts and feelings.
mindful living	Describes an overall lifestyle or approach where mindfulness is integrated into everyday activities, decisions, and interactions. Mindful living has improved her relationships and overall happiness. Incorporating mindful living into his routine has made him more aware of his actions and their impacts.

Examples of usage

Engaging in mindfulness practice can help reduce stress and anxiety levels.
During mindfulness practice, it's important to focus on your breath and observe any thoughts without getting attached to them.

Translations

Translations of the word "mindfulness practice" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prática de mindfulness

🇮🇳 माइंडफुलनेस अभ्यास

🇩🇪 Achtsamkeitspraxis

🇮🇩 latihan mindfulness

🇺🇦 практика усвідомленості

🇵🇱 praktyka uważności

🇯🇵 マインドフルネスの実践

🇫🇷 pratique de la pleine conscience

🇪🇸 práctica de mindfulness

🇹🇷 farkındalık pratiği

🇰🇷 마음챙김 연습

🇸🇦 ممارسة اليقظة

🇨🇿 praxe všímavosti

🇸🇰 praktizovanie všímavosti

🇨🇳 正念练习

🇸🇮 praksa čuječnosti

🇮🇸 vitundaræfing

🇰🇿 саналы тәжірибе

🇬🇪 გონიერების პრაქტიკა

🇦🇿 diqqətlilik təcrübəsi

🇲🇽 práctica de mindfulness

Etymology

The concept of mindfulness practice originates from ancient Buddhist teachings, particularly the practice of meditation. In recent years, it has gained popularity in Western psychology as a method for promoting mental well-being and reducing stress. Jon Kabat-Zinn, a professor emeritus of medicine, is often credited with popularizing mindfulness practice in a secular context through his work on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs.