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What is another word for Mindfulness? – 155 Mindfulness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    awareness attention consciousness observation perception introspection contemplation reflection meditation thoughtfulness consideration heedfulness carefulness cautiousness prudence discernment insight intuition sensitivity alertness vigilance focus concentration engagement presence intentness attentiveness watchfulness mindfulness awareness alertness sensibility thought consideration regard respect concern care caution wariness circumspection meticulousness fastidiousness scrupulousness conscientiousness.

    Meaning of Mindfulness

    The primary meaning of "mindfulness" refers to the state of being fully present and aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.

    Definitions

    • The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.
    • * A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

    Etymology of Mindfulness

    The word "mindfulness" has its roots in the Pali word "sati," which means "memory" or "remembrance," but in the context of Buddhist meditation, it refers to the practice of being fully present and aware.
    The term "mindfulness" was first introduced by Buddhist scholar T.W. Rhys Davids in the late 19th century, and it gained popularity in the Western world through the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn in the 1970s.

    Example Uses

    • She practices mindfulness through meditation to reduce stress and improve her mental clarity.
    • * The therapist encouraged her clients to cultivate mindfulness in their daily activities to increase their self-awareness.
    • * The mindfulness exercise helped him become more aware of his thoughts and emotions, allowing him to manage them better.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    distraction unawareness ignorance negligence carelessness recklessness thoughtlessness inattention absentmindedness forgetfulness obliviousness indifference disregard disrespect unconcern inconsideration irresponsibility laxity complacency apathy lethargy laziness indolence sloth torpor dormancy inactivity.

    Related Nouns

    meditation consciousness awareness attention perception insight intuition reflection contemplation thought consideration regard respect concern care caution wariness circumspection meticulousness fastidiousness scrupulousness conscientiousness discipline focus concentration engagement presence intentness attentiveness.

    Related Verbs

    meditate reflect contemplate think consider regard respect concern care caution beware heed notice observe perceive discern intuit sense feel focus concentrate engage attend intend watch beware.

    Related Adjectives

    conscious aware attentive thoughtful considerate careful cautious prudent discerning insightful intuitive sensitive alert vigilant focused concentrated engaged present intent attentive watchful mindful wakeful alert sensible reasonable rational logical.