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If you are dealing with many stressors in your life and feeling overwhelmed from time to time, you may have come across a suggestion to start a 'mindfulness' practice. First of all, what is mindfulness? It is a concept describing a state where we pay full attention to the present moment. We don't obsess about the past, we don't worry about the future, we are just focused on the present, in the here and now. Even further, we try to clear our mind of thoughts and activity for stretches of time when we can just 'be' rather than 'do.' We observe our internal experiences without judging them or trying to change them. Many people achieve this state of mindfulness through meditation.
As I've mentioned recently, there are many confirmed benefits of regular meditation or mindfulness practice. If you want to get started yourself, here are a few pointers:
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AuthorDr. Daniele Levy is a licensed psychologist offering CBT therapy in Menlo Park, CA. Her background uniquely combines leading edge training in behavioral sciences with deep expertise coaching and mentoring working professionals in dynamic organizations. Categories
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