noun · academic
mindfulness
/ˈmaɪndfəlnəs/MIND·ful·ness
the practice of focusing one's attention on the present moment in a non‑judgmental way
Examples
“Mindfulness exercises are now common in schools to help students manage stress.”
“He started practicing mindfulness to improve his concentration at work.”
“Apps that teach mindfulness have become popular during the pandemic.”
Band 8 sentence
“Integrating brief mindfulness practices into the school day has been shown to improve pupils' emotional regulation and classroom behaviour.”
Collocations
- practice mindfulness
- mindfulness meditation
- teach mindfulness
Word family
Common mistakes
"I practice mindful every morning."→"I practice mindfulness every morning."
"He is very mindful about his phone."→"He is very mindful of his phone usage."
Say it for a higher band
5awareness→6concentration→7+mindfulness
Synonyms
awareness
presence
Easily confused
awareness
“Regular mindfulness practice can reduce stress and improve attention.”
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