Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are, what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. While mindfulness is something all people naturally possess, it’s more readily available to those who practice it on a daily basis. Believe us, with some practice you can totally master it. Mindfulness is achieved when awareness is brought directly to an experience or state of mind. Easier said than done. While being mindful is natural, it can be polished through proven techniques such as meditation. Being mindful can help to reduce stress, enhance performance, gain insight and awareness through observing one’s own mind, and increase attention to others’ well-being. Meditation can help increase one’s ability to regulate emotions, decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. While increasing self-awareness and focusing on the present, mindfulness meditation can help gain a new perspective and minimize negative thoughts. There is increasing research that suggests that when you practice mindfulness and train your brain to be mindful you are remodeling the physical structure of your brain. Researchers have studied how mindfulness can change the brain in depressed patients In recent decades, researchers have gained insight into the benefits of practicing this ancient tradition. By studying more secular versions of mindfulness meditation, researchers have found that learning to pay attention to our current experiences and accept them without judgment might indeed lead us to be happier. Who doesn’t want that?