mindfulness

noun

mind·​ful·​ness ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs How to pronounce mindfulness (audio)
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

Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence

his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics
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Other Mindfulness Techniques Somatic exercises include various mindfulness practices. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024 Stress Speed Lack of mindfulness Start with a Mindset Shift Fernandez suggests that leaders make inclusion practical and focus on micro-behaviors, starting with a mindset shift. Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 Honeybee Bedtime Stories—A schoolteacher and a mother of two is trying to make bedtime easier with mindfulness techniques. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024 Or try the Healthy Minds Program app for targeted mindfulness exercises (from 5 minutes) to manage feeling overwhelmed. Melanie Mannarino, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mindfulness 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mindfulness was circa 1530

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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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