The Benefits of Mindfulness

to be fully present, here and now

to experience unpleasant thoughts and feelings safely

to become aware of what you’re avoiding

to become more connected to yourself, to others and to the world around you

to become less judgmental

to increase self-awareness

to become less disturbed by and less reactive to unpleasant experiences

to learn the distinction between you and your thoughts

to have more direct contact with the world, rather than living through your thoughts

to learn that everything changes; that thoughts and feelings come and go like the weather

to have more balance, less emotional volatility

to experience more calm and peacefulness

to develop self-acceptance and self-compassion