
5 reasons to start a mindfulness practice — and how it can help you
CNN
If we're not paying attention to the present moment when we're trying to get something done, it's hard to get anything done. Mindfulness is one possible solution, to lessen pain, improve sleep, mitigate stress and more.
When you're trying to get something done — such as reading an article about mindfulness, for example — that wandering mind can derail your goals. "If we're not paying attention to the present moment when we're trying to get something done, that's a problem, whether the goal is to read a book or talk to a partner," said Amishi Jha, professor of psychology at the University of Miami. "Whatever it is, it's going to require you to actually be in the moment to do it."
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