Welcome to “The Psychology of Mindfulness”

This is much more than just a blog on mindfulness or psychology. It is a mental health blog specializing in the topic of the psychology of mindfulness.

Some of you may be asking yourself, “what do they mean by the psychology of mindfulness?”. Let's start by breaking the terms “Psychology” and “Mindfulness” down and then we will pull everything back together to the full topic.

Mindfulness is defined by Oxford Languages as; 1.) The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. 2.) 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, used as a therapeutic technique.

Mindfulness Definition, Oxford Languages from Google.com, 2023

Both of these definitions are related to each other. You must be conscious and/or aware of mindfulness to achieve the awareness of present moments which equals mindfulness.

Psychology is defined by Oxford Languages as;

The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.

Psychology Definition, Oxford Languages from Google.com, 2023

So, now it’s time to bring these definitions together. The topic “The Psychology of Mindfulness” is essentially and simply the study of the human mind and mindfulness in its entirety.

The blog “The Psychology of Mindfulness” will showcase studies and other various outlets of information on the topics of mindfulness, psychology, and other relative mental health topics related to “The Psychology of Mindfulness”. This will include, but will not be limited to; what mindfulness is, how mindfulness is achieved, how to maintain a healthy mindset using mindfulness, and how mindfulness affects the human mind and body. Ideally, this blog will show the many forms and uses of mindfulness and also highlight the need for people to understand mental health and the importance to maintain a healthy mindset.

Positivity is contagious. Spread it.™

Be Kind to Your Mind, Britt Bot, 2023

“Without a healthy mind, the body cannot be healthy.” - The Psychology of Mindfulness