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What is Jon Kabat-Zinn’s definition of mindfulness? We’ve already explored different Buddhist meanings of this term in the article about its seven alternative translations. Today, we’re turning to a secular definition of mindfulness that comes from Jon Kabat-Zinn‘s book Wherever You Go, There You Are. In the chapter titled “What Is Mindfulness?” he writes, “Mindfulness … Read more
Although I own both devices, I prefer a dumbphone to a smartphone. It sounds counterintuitive, but that’s how I’m able to conserve one of the most scarce mental resources: my attention. Instead of scrolling through social media feeds, I spend my time reading, writing, and living in the present moment. It’s a powerful way to … Read more
Years ago, I worked alongside a man named Patrick in the buzzing corridors of a wireless network operator’s customer service call center. Every morning, I would watch Patrick prepare his desk for the shift with a precise intensity. Before he even logged into his headset, he would sit beneath the fluorescent lights and methodically open … Read more
Sitting at the cross-section of trends, service, and evidence-based journalism, Well+Good works to inform, empower, and educate communities and individuals in the many ways your day-to-day impacts your ability to live well. Its team believes that wellness and health should be attainable for all and works to challenge the systems and barriers that prevent … Read more