What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present, aware of where we are, and what we’re doing, without being overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. It’s about observing our thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Benefits of Mindfulness:

• • Reduces rumination and overthinking.
  • Enhances self-awareness.
  • Improves attention and concentration.
  • Helps in emotion regulation and reaction control.

The Art of Meditation

Meditation is a technique where the mind is trained to focus and redirect thoughts. It can be seen as an extension of mindfulness. While mindfulness immerses you in the present, meditation often delves deeper, exploring the psyche or focusing on certain aspects of the self or the environment.

• Types of Meditation:
  • Concentration Meditation: Focusing on a single point.
  • Loving-kindness or Metta Meditation: Developing an attitude of love and kindness toward everything.
  • Body Scan or Progressive Relaxation: Tightening and then relaxing each muscle group.
  • Mindful Meditation: Observing thoughts as they drift through the mind.