
Mindfulness matters: 5 ways to get started with mindfulness
CNN
Mindfulness practices are about directing your attention to the present moment. Adding some to your routine can reduce stress, increase focus and improve sleep, among other health benefits.
"I define it as paying attention to our present moment experiences with openness, curiosity and willingness to be with that experience," said Diana Winston, director of mindfulness education at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center. "Not lost in the past, not lost in the future." Mindfulness meditation can mean sitting quietly and paying attention to your breath, with no special props or skills needed. But it's often said that while mindfulness is simple, it is not easy. That's because we're easily distracted.
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