Noun: mindfulness mInd-ful-nus
- A therapeutic practice or technique that encourages awareness of the present moment to reduce stress, anxiety, or other mental health issues
"Mindfulness is often used in therapy to help patients manage anxiety"
- The trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities
"Her mindfulness ensured that all deadlines were met";
- heedfulness
See also: aware, forgetful, mindful, mindless, unmindful
Type of: attentiveness
Antonym: unmindfulness
Encyclopedia: Mindfulness