mindfulness

American  

[mahynd-fuhl-nis] / ˈmaɪnd fəl nɪs /

noun

1. the state or quality of being mindful or aware of something.

2. Psychology.

   1. a technique in which one focuses one's full attention only on the present, experiencing thoughts, feelings, and sensations but not judging them.

      The practice of mindfulness can reduce stress and physical pain.

   2. the mental state maintained by the use of this technique.

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mindfulness British  

/ ˈmaɪndfʊlnɪs /

noun

1. the the state or quality of being mindful

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Etymology

Origin of mindfulness

First recorded in 1520–30; mindful ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

This mindfulness of the American dream versus economic reality has always been embedded in Joyce Manor, which formed during the Great Recession.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps apply the philosophies of all those “New Year, New You” mindfulness coaches to breaking news or can’t-miss promises designed to manipulate emotions to slip past our logical safeguards.

From Salon

“Underrated life skill,” French wrote on Wednesday morning in an Instagram story, quoting author and mindfulness coach Cory Allen.

From Los Angeles Times

"Deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, calming the nervous system -- people consistently report better focus following these activities," he says.

From Science Daily

My father didn’t meditate, didn’t track his steps or explicitly “exercise,” and never once uttered the word “mindfulness.”

From The Wall Street Journal