conscious awareness
noun phraseUK /ˈkɒnʃəs əˈweənəs/
US /ˈkɑːnʃəs əˈwernəs/
Knowing that you are awake and noticing things around you.
During meditation, she focused on conscious awareness of her breathing.
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2. The state of being mentally present and aware of your own thoughts and feelings.
Therapy helped him develop conscious awareness of his emotions.
3. In psychology, the ability to notice and respond to what is happening around you.
The study measured conscious awareness in patients during surgery.
4. A deliberate, focused attention to the present moment.
Yoga teaches conscious awareness of each movement and breath.