Mindfulness

Name: Mindfulness
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Formal mindfulness practice is a mental exercise we choose to do it

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When patients with chronic pain can uncouple their responses to pain from the actual physical sensations, they are able to form a healthier response and, in turn, suffer less

.Incorporating Mindfulness Into Your Practice Mindfulness is paying attention or being aware1 :

In A Particular Way

Perhaps start with grounding, which is using our senses to stay connected to the current moment. Or your “particular way” could be tuning in to your breath or doing a body scan.

On Purpose

Formal mindfulness practice is a mental exercise. We choose to do it. We intentionally choose where, when, and how to do it and for how long.

In The Moment

The meditation is about what is happening right now. It is not about an idea or image. It is about what you are aware of in this moment.

Non-judgmentally

One of the aspects of mindfulness practice that many find most challenging is being non-judgmental, especially of ourselves and of our mindfulness practice.

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