What Is Mindfulness?
According to the Mayo Clinic, Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.
Spending too much time planning, problem-solving, daydreaming or thinking negative or random thoughts can be draining. It can also make you more likely to experience stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression. Practicing mindfulness exercises can help you direct your attention away from this kind of thinking and engage with the world around you.
There are many apps to assist with meditation and mindfulness practices. Popular evidence-based apps include:
(ADA Report, Great Plains ADA Center, www.gpadacenter.org, May, 2020)