Mindfulness - a brief definition

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Mindfulness Jennifer Fitzgerald

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Jennifer Fitzgerald

Leadership & Management development

Behavioural change

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“Mindfulness is a modern movement, appropriated from ancient Buddhist roots, and clinically innovated by Jon

Kabat-Zinn (Wikipedia)” It has become increasingly popular in business as a means

of managing stress and embracing change. Its benefits have been confirmed by neuroscience – the

practice of mindfulness keeps our brains healthy. It involves being consciously aware of the experience of

each moment, without thinking about the past or imagining the future.

Mindfulness is …

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paying attention to the

present moment, without judging it

Jennifer Fitzgerald

Mindfulness Jennifer Fitzgerald

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