mindfulness exercise
nounUK /ˈmaɪndfəlnəs ˈeksəsaɪz/
US /ˈmaɪndfəlnəs ˈeksərsaɪz/
A mindfulness exercise is a short activity that helps you pay attention to right now.
We did a mindfulness exercise before the test, breathing slowly and listening to our breath.
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2. A training task that builds the skill of noticing your thoughts and feelings without judging them.
The teacher led a mindfulness exercise to help students notice when their minds wandered.
3. A guided practice, often with audio, that helps a person settle their attention on the present moment.
She listened to a five-minute mindfulness exercise on her phone during the break.
4. A classroom or workplace activity used to reduce stress and improve concentration.
The team starts every meeting with a quick mindfulness exercise.