What is Mindfulness, really?

Mindfulness Matters and So Do You By Stephanie Catalano, LCSW & Personal Development Author Mindfulness, a practice that can change your life dramatically : Maybe you have heard of Mindfulness and maybe you have even attempted to live by it. However, it is something that is hard to remain dedicated to due to the pace of everyday life. Mindfulness is really an activity. It’s something that needs to be practiced daily so it can become a “state of mind.” It’s one thing to read a book or attend an inspiring Workshop, but it’s entirely different when it comes to actually creating a life that allows you to live Mindfully, become a deliberate thinker, and align with your true essence and most authentic self. When you make Mindfulness a value, life really begins. Mindfulness has been defined in many ways, but in essence Mindfulness is a psychological process of bringing one’s attention to experiences occurring in the present moment. It is to be aware of