About Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the awareness that arises while paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally with kindness. The awareness and skills of mindfulness gives us a way to respond to change and stressors in life and effectively manage a variety of stress-related conditions and reduce symptoms. Mindfulness teaches us how to live well and enjoy life regardless of the ups and downs.

Benefits
Over thirty-five years of scientific research suggests that training in Mindfulness supports overall health, resilience, and emotional well-being.
MBSR may benefit with:
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Ability to cope with stressful situations
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Emotional regulation
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Anxiety and depression
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Chronic pain
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Headaches
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Chronic illness, high blood pressure, heart disease
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Gastro-intestinal distress, eating challenges
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Sleep disturbances
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Concentration, memory, and learning
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Immune system
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Learning self-care and compassion
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Ability to relax
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Interpersonal communication and relationships
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Enhanced vitality and well-being

Why does mindfulness matter?
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Cultivates our potential to experience the present moment, no matter how difficult or intense, with greater clarity and acceptance, creating space to respond, rather than react
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Cultivates calm observation for conscious decision-making
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Enables us to be more aware of thoughts and feelings, less identified with them, and better able to manage them
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Enables us to be nourished and sustained by ordinary moments we normally ignore out of habit
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Cultivates traits for resilient living: self-awareness, self-acceptance, greater confidence
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Strengthens key components for happiness: resilience, calm, compassionate connections to others