Mindfulness

Mindfulness (n.): Awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. This is the definition according to Jon Kabat-Zinn. This definition, although quite descriptive as to what mindfulness embodies, may not mean a whole lot to someone who has never experienced mindfulness. This is because understanding what mindfulness truly is and then living life in a mindful manner is quite challenging and takes plenty of practice. Throughout my relatively short experience with mindfulness I feel I have learned quite a lot, both about the topic of mindfulness and its uses, but also about myself as a person. If asked to explain the concept in one sentence, I would exclaim how mindfulness is a state of being…

Another version of MBIs is the practice of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which was desined specifically for treating those suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD). BPD is characterized by unstable emotive and cognitive processes—symptoms that mindfulness training largely targets. DBT is highly effective in treating these clients and “…has been shown to reduce self-mutilation and suicidal behavior in chronically suicidal patients with borderline personality disorder [and]…

well-being. Mindfulness was originally a Buddhist construct (David & Hayes, 2011) but has become increasingly popular. It has gained attention in the media but also in psychological research. In 1979, Jon Kabat-Zinn outlines the psychological benefits of mindfulness and developed the first mindfulness-based stress intervention (Bamber, 2016). This stress intervention is called Mindfulness-Based…

The current literature suggests that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) regulates the areas of the brain implicated on self-regulation and self-directed attention and behavior1. The activation of such areas of the brain contributes reducing stress during the emotion regulation, improving anxiety and mood symptoms in Depression and Anxiety Disorders2. A key aspect in these disorders is the rumination and the focus on the future and the personal worries, keeping the person away from the…

Mindfulness is the instinctive condition of our judgment: paying attention, being circumspect, non-overcritical, relaxed, and opened. Mindfulness enable us to be aware of our present moment and environment, and enables us to assimilate from our experience and gaining the strength of letting go our regrets and reflection of the past, and our worries about the future. We usher in awareness to our experience in the current moment. A research study done by (Mrazek et al., 2012) stated that ‘‘when…

This scale is concentrated on the presence or absence of attention to and awareness of what is actually occurring in the present moment, as opposed to on elements comparable to acceptance, gratitude, or other numerous notions that have been associated with mindfulness. Scientist desired to establish the validity of this scale through test that examined if the model differentiates persons engaged in the advancement of mindfulness from others, and the results showed The MAAS was related to other…

In the second part of Thich Hanh’s book, Peace is Every Step, he discusses the methods of transformation and healing. He touches upon the aspect of feelings and how we should go about to heal ourselves and understand others on a deeper level. The three main aspects he describes are dealing with anger, understanding and recognizing differences in others, and community. Thus, overall theme of part two is being mindful about our feelings while also being sensitive to other’s feelings around us, as…

Today’s technology is so progressive it imprisonments a person’s mind beyond belief. To genuinely understand this, we have to be mindful of the technology at our disposal in today’s world. Nevertheless, we don’t even have to go down to the lobby in Fox Hall to find out when the next Riverhawk shuttle is coming, we can effortlessly access an app to track where the buses are to see when they will arrive. Today’s world is so enormous people to be mindful of the rapid rate of growth in our world is…

If you are anything like me then probably have some drawn up conclusion that it’s something that it involves doing yoga while saying “om” in a dark room in total silence. I found that during my recent life-changing intervention, mindfulness can be something as simple as going to the park to read and awaken my senses to live in the moment, enjoy the contrasting colors of the flowers, the smell of spring allergies in the air, the relaxing sound of the wind whistling across the tree branches, or…

How to Relieve Stress With Mindfulness Are you sometimes stressed? Worrying about trivial things? Anxious about any outcomes? Feeling uptight at home or at work? Restless, sleepless, fatigued? Is your mind chattering too much? Do you know how to truly relax and find inner peace? If you are like 100 million Americans that according to surveys are stressed daily or weekly, stress is an issue that can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Occasional stress can be a good thing, but it…