Importance Of Mindfulness In Psychology

Mindfulness and psychology

Include how mindfulness can benefit those with depression, anxiety, and nomophobia.

“Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience.” -- Jon Kabat Zinn

Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one’s attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment, which can be developed through the practice of meditation and other training.The term “mindfulness” is a translation of the Pali term sati,which is a significant element of some Buddhist traditions. The recent popularity of mindfulness in the West is generally considered to have been initiated by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Since the 1970s, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists have been using mindfulness based techniques

While some are regulated by breathing, others are just by using all the sensory channels to be aware. Let us discuss the ways mindfulness can help us have a healthy mind.

Mindful Breathing - Mindful exercise should be initiated with breathing. You can count your breaths. Slow breathing by counting 5 and exhale by counting 7. This can be done at any time of the day for as long you want. Notice how your chest rises and falls with each inhale and exhale and feel the changes in yourself as you breathe. Focus on your breathing and nothing else around.

The STOP method - This is an acronym for a step-by-step mindfulness practice.

S (Stop) - Stop yourself whenever you feel you are worrying too much. Be aware of your thoughts and know when to draw the line.

T (Take a break) - Take out some time for yourself where you can do or think about things that make you happy. It is a time-out from sadness and worries.

O (Observe) - Observe the small things that we often overlook when our mind is preoccupied with negative thoughts. Observe yourself as you do the everyday works and notice how you feel as you do