Mindfulness is a process of coaching yourself to focus and gently redirect your thoughts. You can use it to increase awareness of yourself and your surroundings, noticing sensations, emotions, and mental patterns with greater clarity. People also use the practice to cultivate other beneficial habits and feelings, such as a more positive mood and outlook, improved self-discipline, healthier sleep patterns, and even increased tolerance for pain. Mindfulness can help you better "know yourself," offering insight into your needs and reactions. This self-knowledge can serve as a practical starting point for making other thoughtful, positive changes in your life.
