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- 3. Cont ents • What IsMindfulness? • How Do You Know? • Types of Mindfulness • How to Practice • Impact of Mindfulness • Mindfulness Tips • Potential Pitfalls • History of Mindfulness
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- 5. Mindfulness is thepractice of becoming more fully aware of the present moment—non-judgmentally and completely—rather than dwelling in the past or projecting into the future. It generally involves a heightened awareness of sensory stimuli (noticing your breathing, feeling the sensations of your body, etc.) and being "in the now." If you are experiencing thoughts that cause great discomfort or unease, it might be time to begin a
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- 7. There are somesigns that practicing mindfulness might be beneficial in your life. You might want to give mindfulness a try if: • You are struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression. • You feel distracted or find it hard to concentrate. • You feel stressed. • You have a hard time practicing self-compassion. • You struggle with overeating or excessive
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- 9. There are anumber of different forms of mindfulness meditation and other mindfulness-based interventions. These include: • Body scan meditation • Breathing meditation • Loving-kindness meditation
- 10. Therapy options thatincorporate mindfulness practices include: • Acceptance and commitment th erapy (ACT) • Dialectical behavior therapy (DB T) • Mindfulness-b ased art therapy (MBAT)
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- 12. Mindfulness can beachieved through meditation, but one can also practice mindfulness through daily living. Focusing on the present moment and quieting your inner dialogue can help you attain mindfulness. Some ways that you can practice meditation in your daily life: • Pay attention: Take the time to notice things in the world around you, including your own feelings, senses, and thoughts. Focus on slowing down and enjoying the things you are experiencing. • Focus on the moment: Rather than thinking about the past or worrying about the future, try to just take in what is
- 13. For those whotend to get "antsy" during meditation (don’t worry, you’re not alone), there are other ways to ease into the practice of mindfulness. Gardening, listening to music, and even cleaning the house can become a practice in mindfulness if you take the right approach. Focus on the present and quiet that voice inside—the one that offers the running commentary on what
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- 15. As Eastern practicesgain more popularity in the West, mindfulness has been paired with cognitive therapy. Research shows some very promising results in a number of different areas. Practicing mindfulness, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- 16. Anxiety Disorders People with anxietydisorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), may experience significant reductions in anxiety and depressive symptoms after a mindfulness-based intervention. Mindfulness can also be used to decrease anxiety over the future. It can
- 17. Depr essio n One study showedthat people who experienced residual depressive symptoms following a depressive episode experienced a decrease in symptoms and ruminations following a mindfulness-based intervention, with further gains a month later. Studies also show that mindfulness can be
- 18. Relationshi p Issues One studyfound that people who exhibited greater mindfulness as a personality trait tended to enjoy greater satisfaction in relationships and deal with relationship stress more constructively. The research also found that those who employ mindfulness have a lower stress response during the conflict and that the state
- 19. Eating Disorders One study foundthat mindfulness-based interventions could be effective for targeting eating behaviors including emotional eating and binge eating. Stress Manageme nt Studies have found mindfulness to be helpful with daily stresses as well as more serious stresses experienced by those with a chronic or life-threatening illness. For example,
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- 21. Try an app. Ifyou are new to the practice of mindfulness, using an app that provides information, resources, and guided practices can be helpful for getting started. Practice focusing on one thing at a time.
- 22. Go for awalk. Spending time outdoors on a gentle walk is a great way to live in the moment and observe the sights, sounds, and sensations of the world around you. Be kind to yourself. Don't be harsh or judgmental if you find your mind wandering. Mindfulness is also about accepting yourself and treating yourself with compassion. Show yourself the same compassion and
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