mindfulness
noun
mind·ful·ness
ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs 
1
: the quality or state of being mindful
2
: the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis
also
: such a state of awareness
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his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics
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The research shows that even brief mindfulness exercises can significantly lower cortisol levels and improve cognitive function under pressure.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Tai Chi: Grounding Practices in Unfamiliar Places Tai chi is known for its slow, meditative movements that promote mindfulness, balance and flexibility.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Ashwagandha is a staple of Ayurvedic medicine, for example, but the practice traditionally exists in a larger cultural context that also includes mindfulness, yoga, spirituality, and other things that play a part in addressing stress.
—Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
For those staying at the hotel, the rooms are equipped with temperature-regulating beds, air filtration, blackout blinds and an in-room mindfulness content series called Rituals.
—James Manso, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Tai Chi: Grounding Practices in Unfamiliar Places Tai chi is known for its slow, meditative movements that promote mindfulness, balance and flexibility.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Ashwagandha is a staple of Ayurvedic medicine, for example, but the practice traditionally exists in a larger cultural context that also includes mindfulness, yoga, spirituality, and other things that play a part in addressing stress.
—Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
For those staying at the hotel, the rooms are equipped with temperature-regulating beds, air filtration, blackout blinds and an in-room mindfulness content series called Rituals.
—James Manso, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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