mindfulness

noun

mind·ful·ness ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs

: the quality or state of being mindful

: 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

Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence

his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics

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Many find healthier coping methods, such as exercise, mindfulness, and creative outlets. —

Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024 Try incorporating some positive mindfulness practices in your life and see what happens! —

Alexandra Banner, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024 Read More: Why Some Men Keep Their Prostate Cancer a Secret Anxiety and Depression Both mindfulness practices and relaxation therapies seem to help people with cancer manage any resulting anxiety or depression, Balneaves says. —

Markham Heid, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024 Bros immerse themselves in Stoic philosophy; parents-to-be take mindfulness classes. —

Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mindfulness