mindfulness
Present-moment awareness practice
A way of focusing calmly on what is happening now, without judging it.
mindfulness; mindfulness practice; mindfulness meditation
- She started a daily mindfulness practice to help manage stress.
- The app teaches mindfulness through short guided breathing exercises.
- Mindfulness can help you notice anxious thoughts without immediately reacting to them.
- I practice mindfulness for ten minutes every morning.
- Mindfulness helps me feel calmer.
Careful awareness of something
Careful attention to something important.
mindfulness of [something]; mindfulness about [something]
- The company is trying to build greater mindfulness of energy use.
- Parents asked the school for more mindfulness about children’s different needs.
- A little mindfulness in how we phrase feedback can prevent hurt feelings.
- We need more mindfulness about safety.
- Mindfulness of other people’s time is important.
- Base: mindfulness
- Plural: mindfulness
mindfulness app
1App for mindfulness practice
An app that helps you do mindfulness activities.
- She downloaded a mindfulness app with guided meditations.
- Some mindfulness apps include sleep stories and breathing timers.
- The company offers employees a free subscription to a mindfulness app.
mindfulness exercises
1Short awareness activities
Short activities that help you focus calmly on the present moment.
- The teacher used simple mindfulness exercises to help students settle down.
- The website offers free mindfulness exercises for beginners.
- One common mindfulness exercise is to notice five things you can see.
mindfulness meditation
1Meditation for present awareness
Meditation that helps you pay calm attention to the present moment.
- The class begins with ten minutes of mindfulness meditation.
- Research suggests that mindfulness meditation may reduce stress for some people.
- He uses mindfulness meditation to focus on his breathing before work.
mindfulness practice
1Regular mindfulness routine
A regular habit of doing mindfulness activities.
- Her mindfulness practice includes breathing exercises and a short body scan.
- A regular mindfulness practice can be as simple as sitting quietly for five minutes.
- The retreat helped him restart his mindfulness practice.
mindfulness training
1Instruction in mindfulness skills
Training that teaches people how to practice mindfulness.
- The hospital offers mindfulness training for staff who work under pressure.
- Students who completed the mindfulness training reported better focus.
- The workshop provides basic mindfulness training for beginners.
mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
1Therapy combining mindfulness and CBT
A type of therapy that uses mindfulness and cognitive therapy techniques.
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is often discussed in the treatment of recurrent depression.
- The therapist recommended MBCT to help her respond differently to negative thoughts.
- The course introduced the basic ideas behind mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
mindfulness-based stress reduction
1Structured stress-reduction program
A formal program that teaches mindfulness to help people manage stress.
- The clinic runs an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction course.
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction is used in some hospitals and wellness programs.
- Her doctor suggested MBSR as one possible way to manage chronic pain.
practice mindfulness
1Use mindfulness techniques
To do activities that help you be calm and aware of the present moment.
- Many people practice mindfulness by focusing on their breath.
- You do not need special equipment to practice mindfulness.
- The therapist encouraged her to practice mindfulness when she felt overwhelmed.