What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the awareness that occurs when you focus on the present and on the purpose of what you are doing.

What are the possible benefits of practicing mindfulness?

Mental health benefits include:

  • decreased anxiety, depression
  • increased coping skills and self esteem
  • decreased irritability and moodiness
  • improved learning ability and memory
  • increased happiness and emotional stability
  • increase ability to effectively manage problems

Physical benefits include:

  • improved breathing
  • lower heart rate
  • improved circulation and immune function
  • reduced physical stress responses
  • better sleep
  • better management of physical symptoms (e.g. pain).

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