noun · informal
mindfulness
/ˈmaɪnd.fəl.nəs/MIND·ful·ness
the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment without judgment
Examples
“Many students use mindfulness techniques to cope with exam stress.”
“Mindfulness meditation can improve concentration and reduce anxiety.”
“The course taught simple mindfulness exercises to do at home.”
Band 8 sentence
“In recent years, schools have introduced mindfulness programmes to help students manage stress and improve focus.”
Collocations
- practice mindfulness
- mindfulness meditation
- cultivate mindfulness
Word family
Common mistakes
I do mindfulness every day.→I practice mindfulness every day.
She has good mindfulness.→She is very mindful.
Say it for a higher band
5attentiveness→6focus→7+mindfulness
Synonyms
attentiveness
Easily confused
attentiveness
“Her attentiveness in class helped her understand the material quickly.”
Related words
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In -ness
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