B2nounpsychologyhealth
US/ˈmaɪnd.fəl.nəs/
UK/ˈmaɪnd.fəl.nəs/
the practice of paying calm attention to the present moment, your thoughts and your feelings
In context
Our company offers a mindfulness class every Wednesday to help staff manage stress.
She practices mindfulness for ten minutes each morning before checking her phone.
Research suggests that mindfulness can reduce anxiety in busy city workers.
Words that go with mindfulness
verb + noun
- practice mindfulnessTry to practice mindfulness during your lunch break.
- teach mindfulnessThe course teaches mindfulness to beginners.
noun + noun
- mindfulness meditationMindfulness meditation is popular among office workers.
- mindfulness trainingThe school introduced mindfulness training for teachers.
- mindfulness exerciseA short mindfulness exercise can calm you down.
noun + preposition
- the benefits of mindfulnessThe benefits of mindfulness are widely discussed.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a mindfulnessCorrect: mindfulness