Mindfulness Made Simple
Brain & Body
Feelings & Emotions
Everyday Mindfulness
Healthy Benefits
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 This is the moment we focus on when practicing mindfulness.

What is the present moment?

100

This part of the brain controls emotions and calms with mindfulness.

What is the amygdala?

100

Mindfulness helps reduce this feeling of pressure and overwhelm.

 What is stress?

100

 We breathe all day, but mindfulness asks us to focus on this.

What is the breath?

100

Practicing mindfulness regularly may help improve this general feeling.

 What is your mood?

200

He helped popularize mindfulness and called it "paying attention on purpose."

Who is Jon Kabat-Zinn?

200

Mindfulness helps improve this mental ability to recall things.

What is memory?

200

 Focusing on the past may cause this mood, but mindfulness can help.

What is depression?

200

 When thoughts distract us, this is what we should gently do.

What is let them go?

200

Mindfulness helps with this skill when making tough choices.

What is decision-making?

300

This is what we try to do to return to the present moment.

What is focus?

300

This ability to stay on task gets better with mindfulness.

 What is attention?

300

Worrying about the future may cause this. Mindfulness eases it.

What is anxiety?

300

These mental events come and go, we just notice them.

What are thoughts?

300

Mindfulness can help these connections with loved ones improve.

What are relationships?

400

This quality means being aware of what is happening.

What is awareness?

400

Practicing mindfulness may improve this nightly activity.

What is sleep?

400

 We aim to observe our thoughts this way, without labeling them good or bad.

What is non-judgmentally?

400

Instead of judging a sound or feeling, we do this.

What is accept it kindly?

400

 This word means overall happiness and personal wellness.

What is well-being?

500

When distractions come, this is the gentle attitude we should have.

What is acceptance?

500

Mindfulness may help lower this important heart-health number.

What is blood pressure?

500

 Mindful people tend to be curious and open to new things.

What is openness?

500

 Practicing mindfulness is a kind way to take care of yourself.

What is self-care?

500

Mindfulness supports this overall brain function and wellness.

 What is brain health?