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Mindfulnessinvolves focusing your awareness on the present moment.
Decreased Depression
Reduced depression is one of the important benefits of mindfulness.
It can help relieve symptoms of depression and may help prevent these symptoms from returning in the future.
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It is a relatively brief therapy, taking place over eight weeks utilizing group sessions that incorporate mindfulness practices.
This means being able to both enhance or reign in emotions depending on the situation and need.
Research has found that mindfulness-based practices can be helpful for enhancing emotional regulation skills.
Mindful Moment
Need a breather?
According to the American Psychological Association, mindfulness can be helpful for soothing feelings of anxiety and stress.
Mindfulness practices have also been adapted specifically for treating symptoms of stress.
Research suggests that MBSR can be a helpful way to reduce stress levels.
One review of the research found that mindfulness-based therapy was also effective in the treatment of anxiety.
Better Memory
Mindfulness may also have potential as a way to boost yourmemory.
In one 2019 study, participants either received four weeks of mindfulness training or took a creative writing course.
Participants didn’t just show improvements in memory performance, however.
They also demonstrated changes in their brains.
They allow you to think quickly and adapt to changing information.
People who are more accepting of their partners are also more satisfied with their relationships.
There are few guidelines regarding the potential side effects or situations where caution should be used.
However, the authors note that these effects were also accompanied by significant improvements in symptoms of depression.
This doesnt mean that you shouldnt try mindfulness.
Mindfulness and other inner work practices may make you feel worse before you begin to feel better.
Research has also shown that mindfulness can lead to changes in the structure and function of the brain.
Mindfulness is not a one size fits all approach to well-being.
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