Mindfulness is the mental state in which you focus your awareness on the present.
Meditation is a tool we can use to develop a regular practice of mindfulness.
What Is Mindfulness?
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Mindfulness is being present in the moment without judgment.
Being mindful also means paying attention to your breathing and the sensations in your body.
Youre totally living in the now.
The core components of the therapy involve mindfulness.
Patients are guided on how to suspend judgment, manage distress and calmly focus on healthy coping skills.
What Is Meditation?
Meditation is a tool or practice employed to cultivate mindfulness.
It often begins with a dedicated focus ondeep breathing.
Deep breathing activates thevagus nerve, which regulates digestion, heart rate as well as respiratory rate.
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Need a breather?
Types of Meditation
You are not limited to one way of meditating.
You canchoose from a variety of meditationsif you are seeking to begin a practice.
Here is a list ofpopular kinds of meditation:
What Is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction?
Mindfulness-based stress reduction(MBSR) is a popular 8-week mindfulness training program and meditation therapy.
Participants are guided by an instructor.
Youll learn about breathing, gratitude,meditationandyoga.
The goal of MBSR is to bring people into the present moment without judgment.
The benefits include reduced stress, pain, and depression.
Offering a mindfulness and meditation practice is low-cost and can complement other treatments.
Engage fully in whatever activity it is without distractions or interruptions.
Engage fully in one activity as its happening.
Another way you could practice mindfulness is throughmindful eating.
At night, we might watch a Netflix movie while we eat dinner.
Were not paying attention to the food or taking time to enjoy it.
Mindful eating requires us to slow down and pay attention to our foods textures and flavors.
Then check in to see if were full.
With mindful eating, we are aligned with the experience of eating and enjoying a good meal.
Like anything new, it can take time to try it, be patient with yourself.
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