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Mindfulness Basics
Mindfulness is the trainable skill of noticing what's happening, without immediately reacting to it.
Medically reviewed by: Pending medical review(draft)Last updated: June 4, 2026Evidence: Synthesis of MBSR and MBCT clinical literature
What it is — and isn't
- Is: paying attention to present experience on purpose, with curiosity.
- Isn't: emptying your mind, forcing calm, or escaping difficulty.
- Isn't: a religion or a personality transplant.
A 10-minute starter practice
- Sit upright, eyes closed or softly down.
- Notice 3 things you can hear, then your breath at the nostrils.
- When attention wanders (it will, often), gently return to the breath.
- End by noticing how your body feels right now.
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