mindfulnessdrill

noun

UK /ˈmaɪndfəlnəs drɪl/

US /ˈmaɪndfəlnəs drɪl/

A mindfulness drill is a short practice that helps you focus on the present moment.

The teacher led a mindfulness drill before the test to help students calm down.

SYNONYMS

awareness exercise breathing practice focus exercise meditation drill attention training

RELATED WORDS

mindfulness meditation breathing relaxation focus

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A repeated training activity that builds the habit of staying aware of thoughts and feelings.

Daily mindfulness drills helped him notice when he was getting stressed.

3. A structured classroom or workplace session for practicing calm attention.

The office starts each morning with a five-minute mindfulness drill.

4. A set of guided steps used to bring attention back to the breath and body.

She followed a mindfulness drill to settle her mind before sleeping.