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mindfulness

[/ˈmaɪndfəlnəs/]
noun
atenção plena
1. The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
Practicing mindfulness meditation can reduce stress and anxiety.
Praticar meditação de atenção plena pode reduzir o estresse e a ansiedade.
2. The psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment in a non-judgmental way.
Mindfulness helps you appreciate the small moments in life.
A atenção plena ajuda você a apreciar os pequenos momentos da vida.
NYC Slang
being present, staying woke (in original sense of awareness)
Synonyms
awarenessconsciousnessattentionpresence
Antonyms
mindlessnessabsent-mindednessdistractioninattention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atenção plena
Most common and widely used translation in Brazil
General Brazilian
consciência plena
Alternative translation emphasizing conscious awareness
Portugal
atenção plena
Standard translation used in Portugal
Portugal
plenitude mental
Less common alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

living in the moment
present moment awareness
being in the zone
keeping your head in the game
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