This description will provide an overview of the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness is a form of meditation that focuses on being present in the moment and being aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. It involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment or criticism. Practicing mindfulness can
In clinical psychology and well-being, mindfulness is the cognitive skill of, or state reached by, intentionally and on purpose maintaining moment-by-moment awareness of bodily sensations, feelings, thoughts, and immediate surroundings with a non-judgmental or equanimous attitude, counteracting [the mind's] automatic rumination and cognitive elaborations on one's experiences. The term mindfulness derives from the Pali word sati, a significant element of Buddhist traditions, and it incorporates elements from Theravada, Chan, and Tibetan Buddhist meditation techniques.