Effects of Mindfulness on Psychological Well-being: A Scoping Review
The shift began when the first research studies of meditation, notably transcendental meditation (TM), inspired the groundbreaking clinical paradigms of the 1970s and 1980s: Herb Benson’s relaxation response and Jon Kabat-Zinn’s mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) (Beary & Benson, 1974; Kabat-Zinn, 1982).
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regular sitting practice has been shown to enhance concentration, lower blood pressure, and improve sleep. It is used to treat chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Meditators develop valuable insights into their personality, behaviors, and relationships, making it easier to recognize and chan
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Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.” They go on to say that research has shown it to help with stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and physical issues such as hypertension.
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Focused attention, open monitoring and loving kindness meditation: effects on attention, conflict monitoring, and creativity – A review
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The practice of inhabiting the present moment is more commonly known these days as mindfulness. Mindfulness involves maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of the ‘here and now’ experience with openness, curiosity and a lack of judgement.
Melli O'Brien • Deep Resilience: A four-step journey to unshakable inner strength
Mindfulness can only help reduce our stress and tension if it provides us with insight.