Mindfulness is a mind-body approach to well-being that can help you change the way you think about experiences and reduce stress and anxiety.
Be Mindful is a campaign run by the Mental Health Foundation to raise awareness of the value of Mindfulness-based therapies as a treatment to improve mental and physical health.
Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to the present moment, using techniques like meditation, breathing and yoga. It helps us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings so that instead of being overwhelmed by them, we're better able to manage them.
Practising mindfulness can give people more insight into their emotions, boost their attention and concentration and improve relationships. It's proven to help with stress, anxiety, depression and addictive behaviours, and can even have a positive effect on physical problems like hypertension, heart disease and chronic pain.
Anyone can learn mindfulness. It's simple, you can practise it anywhere, and the results can be life-changing.