You likely have heard mindfulness used, but what does it actually mean?
Many credit Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn with introducing mindfulness to mainstream society. He describes mindfulness as "paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally."
According to the American Psychological Association, there are plenty of benefits from practicing mindfulness. Some of these benefits include:
- Decreases stress
- Improves focus
- Boosts memory
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