How Can I Practice Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more aware of the present moment, rather than dwelling in the past or projecting into the future. It generally involves a heightened awareness of sensory stimuli (noticing your breathing, feeling the sensations of your body, etc.) and being "in the now."

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Ask an Expert Mindfulness: Health Benefits Beyond Stress Relief Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more aware of the present moment, rather than dwelling in the past or projecting into the future. It generally involves a heightened awareness of sensory stimuli (i.e., noticing your breathing and feeling the sensations of your body) and being "in the now." It can be achieved through meditation, but can also be attained by simply focusing on the present moment and quieting your inner dialogue. READ NOW READ THESE NEXT Try This Exercise to Practice Being Mindful READ NOW  › How to Do Mindfulness Meditation READ NOW  › Mindfulness Therapy to Treat Addiction READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2019 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy