Mindfulness

meditation · brain skills · paying attention · well-being

Training your attention. Mindfulness is like doing exercises for your brain to help it focus on the present moment instead of getting lost in worries about the future or regrets about the past.

Noticing without judging. When you practice mindfulness, you observe your thoughts and feelings like you're watching clouds pass by in the sky, not trying to change them or decide if they're good or bad.

An ancient practice. Mindfulness comes from Buddhist traditions that have been used for thousands of years to help people feel calmer and understand their minds better.

Body and mind together. Part of mindfulness is paying attention to what your body is experiencing right now, like how your feet feel on the ground or how your breath moves in and out.

Helps with stress. Scientists have found that practicing mindfulness can help reduce worry and anxiety because it gives your mind a break from constantly thinking about problems.