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The ABC of Mindfulness
A is for awareness – Becoming more aware of what you are thinking
and doing – what’s going on in your mind and body.
B is for “just Being” with your experience. Avoiding the tendency to
respond on auto-pilot and feed problems by creating your own story.
C is for seeing things and responding more wisely. By creating a gap
between the experience and our reaction to, we can make wiser
choices.
Definitions of Mindfulness
“Bringing one’s complete attention to the present experience on a
moment-to-moment basis.” (Marlatt & Kristeller)
“Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present
moment, and non-judgmentally” (Kabat-Zinn).
“Consciously bringing awareness to your here-and-now experience,
with openness, interest and receptiveness.” (The Happiness Trap)
The benefits of Mindfulness include
Helping individuals to:
Respond more effectively to complex or difficult situations.
See situations more clearly
Become more creative