Mindfulness (Psychology)

In the field of psychology, mindfulness involves having self-awareness of one's internal state (thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations such as one's heart rate, breathing, etc.) and surroundings.[1]

Saint Augustine, Martin Luther, Fray Francisco de Oscuna, St. Theresa, Father Nicolas, and other early Christian ascetics/mystics practiced “contemplation”/“recollection” (contemplation of the revelations of God through Scipture, etc.) in order to shut off the mind from external thoughts and to achieve a passive attitude and mental solitude.[2] See: Christian mysticism

## Contents

* 1 Journaling and improvement of mindfulness
* 2 Journal articles
* 3 See also
* 4 External links
* 5 Notes

## Journaling and improvement of mindfulness[edit]

See also: Diary

Journaling improves self-distancing, self-awareness and mindfulness.[3][4][5][6] Self-distancing is one's ability to reflect on past events/emotions as an objective observer.[7] This improves one's ability to break away from a nonstop cycle of obsessive thinking and brooding.[8]

## Journal articles[edit]

* Mindfulness-based positive psychology interventions: a systematic review, BMC Psychology. 9, Article number: 116 (2021)

* Mindfulness-based positive psychology interventions: a systematic review, BMC Psychology volume 9, Article number: 116 (2021)

## See also[edit]

* Self-regulation
* Self-awareness
* Agency (psychology)

## External links[edit]

* What is Mindfulness and Why is Mindfulness Important, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

* What is Mindfulness? A Simple Practice for Greater Wellbeing, Healthline

* Breath meditation: A great way to relieve stress, Harvard Medical School

* With mindfulness, life’s in the moment, The Harvard Gazette

## Notes[edit]

1. ↑ Mindfuldness, APA Dictionary of Psychology
2. ↑ The Relaxation Response Herbert Benson, M.D. Harvard University
3. ↑ The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com
4. ↑ Ready, Set, Journal! 64 Journaling Prompts for Self-Discovery, PsychCentral
5. ↑ 12 Journal Prompts for Emotional Health and Awareness, PsychCentral.com
6. ↑ What’s All This About Journaling?, New York Times, 2018
7. ↑ The Benefits of Creating a Journaling Routine By Sarah Bence, OTR/L, VeryWellHealth.com
8. ↑ 5 Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health, PositivePsychology.com