mindfulness
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a mental exercise where you focus on your breathing and the present moment to feel calm.
a therapeutic technique or meditative practice focused on maintaining a non-judgmental state of heightened awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.
Simple“She practices mindfulness every morning to help manage her stress at work.”
In context“Clinical studies suggest that regular mindfulness training can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety by teaching patients to observe their thoughts without immediate reaction.”
UsageOften used with the verbs 'practice' or 'cultivate'.
SynonymsAntonymsdistractionabsent mindedness - 02 C1 Advanced
the state of being careful and aware of what is happening around you.
the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a cognitive inclination toward alertness and attention.
Simple“The program encourages mindfulness of how our daily habits affect the environment.”
In context“The diplomat's mindfulness of local customs ensured that the negotiations proceeded without any cultural misunderstandings.”
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'of'.
SynonymsAntonymsinattentionoblivion
“Mindfulness practices have a positive effect on mental health, and these can prove especially helpful if you’re in your 20s or 30s .”
“Mindfulness slightly reduced difficulties in highly anxious students.”