Mindfulness (Psychology)

In the field of psychology, mindfulness involves having self-awareness of one's internal state (thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations such as one's heart rate, breathing, etc.) and surroundings.

Saint Augustine, Martin Luther, Fray Francisco de Oscuna, St. Theresa, Father Nicolas, and other early Christian ascetics/mystics practiced “contemplation”/“recollection” (contemplation of the revelations of God through Scipture, etc.) in order to shut off the mind from external thoughts and to achieve a passive attitude and mental solitude. See: Christian mysticism

Journaling and improvement of mindfulness

See also: Diary

Journaling improves self-distancing, self-awareness and mindfulness. Self-distancing is one's ability to reflect on past events/emotions as an objective observer. This improves one's ability to break away from a nonstop cycle of obsessive thinking and brooding.

Journal articles

• Mindfulness-based positive psychology interventions: a systematic review, BMC Psychology. 9, Article number: 116 (2021)

• Mindfulness-based positive psychology interventions: a systematic review, BMC Psychology volume 9, Article number: 116 (2021)

See also

• Self-regulation
• Self-awareness
• Agency (psychology)

External links

• What is Mindfulness and Why is Mindfulness Important, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

• What is Mindfulness? A Simple Practice for Greater Wellbeing, Healthline

• Breath meditation: A great way to relieve stress, Harvard Medical School

• With mindfulness, life’s in the moment, The Harvard Gazette