mindfulness

[ mahynd-fuhl-nis ]

noun

1. the state or quality of being mindful or aware of something.
2. 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

/ ˈmaɪndfʊlnɪs /

noun

1. the the state or quality of being mindful

Word History and Origins

Origin of mindfulness¹

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

Example Sentences

With our resources, we’re helping people get better sleep, ease stress, build a daily mindfulness practice and navigate through the many experiences of being a human whether it’s becoming a parent, coming out, fostering healthy relationships, facing health challenges, changing jobs,and so much more.

From Salon

I spent a few years trying all sorts of things like mindfulness work, meditation, reading Zen Buddhism stuff, did some yoga, listening to tapes or things like that.

From Salon

I tried mindfulness, I tried meditation, this was what worked for me.

From Salon

Despite the Self-Transcendence tagline, few runners will reach an elevated state within 24 hours - that’s where a 3,100-mile race comes in handy - but the event serves as mindfulness for some.

From BBC

The students take turns describing the mindfulness activities they’ve used with children in the past — smelling flowers, morning yoga sessions for tots.

From Los Angeles Times