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A proposed model of mindfulness: Self-regulation of attention and adopting an orientation to one’s experience. TNL
Mindfulness is not a relaxation technique but a certain awareness of ones feeling and streams of thought. TNL
Benefits of mindfulness may lead to qualities of patience, non-reactivity, wisdom, and compassion. TNL
Mindfulness may lead to a reduction in rumination, depression, and anxiety. TNL