mindfulness ♡

• What is mindfulness based on?

  The art of meditation
• What is the main aim of mindfulness?

  To develop a sense of here and now
• How does mindfulness help individuals?

  Improves cognitive functioning and well-being
• What are the key components of gaining control of thoughts in mindfulness?

  • Focus on present thoughts
  • Awareness of negative thoughts
  • Altering reactions to negative thoughts
• What does mindfulness train us to do?

  Focus on our present thoughts
• Why do people often struggle with mindfulness?

  They focus too much on the past or future
• What is the goal of focusing on the present in mindfulness?

  To gain greater awareness of negative thoughts
• How can awareness of automatic negative thoughts help us?

  It allows greater control over our reactions
• What is the role of meditation in mindfulness?

  • Central to mindfulness practice
  • Typically learned through guidance
  • Involves breathing exercises and focus
• What is meditation typically learned through?

  Guided instruction and personal practice
• What does guided meditation involve?

  Breathing exercises and focusing on thoughts
• How does meditation help with negative thoughts?

  It helps prevent their intrusion
• What do individuals learn through meditation regarding negative thoughts?

  Not to react automatically to them
• What are informal practices of mindfulness?

  • Opposite of multi-tasking
  • Focus on one single task
  • Pay attention to surroundings
• What is informal mindfulness about?

  Focusing on one single task
• How does informal mindfulness affect our thought processes?

  It gives a break from automatic thoughts
• What does the Swedish proverb "Worry often gives small things a big shadow" imply?

  Worry magnifies minor issues
• What are the three key concepts mentioned in the study material related to mindfulness?

  1. Acknowledgement of Free Will
  2. Authenticity of Goodness and Excellence
  3. Focus on 'The Good Life'
• What are the three main areas of mindfulness practice discussed?

  1. Gaining control of thoughts
  2. Meditation and mindful breathing
  3. Informal practices of mindfulness