It is important to note that context can play an important role in outcomes.

Mindfulness used in a therapeutic setting and led by a trained professional may be more likely to produce desirable results while practicing alone or in a group without training or supervision may be more ...

If you are experiencing thoughts that cause great discomfort or unease, it might be time to begin a mindfulness practice to support coming back to the here and now, which can significantly reduce your level of stress.

• You are struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression.
• You feel distracted or find it hard to concentrate.
• You feel stressed.
• You have a hard time practicing self-compassion

• Pay attention : Take the time to notice things in the world around you, including your own feelings, senses, and thoughts. Focus on slowing down and enjoying the things you are experiencing.
• Focus on the moment : Rather than thinking about the past o...

As Eastern practices gain more popularity in the West, mindfulness has been paired with cognitive therapy . Research shows some very promising results in a num...

While research suggests that mindfulness has a wide range of benefits, that does not mean that it is without potential adverse effects. One study on the impact of intensive meditation found that more than 60% of participants experienced at least one negative effect.

• For those who tend to get "antsy" during meditation, there are other ways to ease into the practice of mindfulness.
• Gardening, listening to music, and even cleaning the house can become a practice in mindfulness if you take the rig...

While mindfulness has origins in Eastern philosophy and Buddhism, there is no necessary religious component to mindfulness. Anyone with any belief system can enjoy the benefits of mindfulness.