ABSTRACT
Another way to deal with goal-oriented thoughts is to observe them without engaging with them. This non-engagement with thoughts is called mindfulness. Mindfulness is a development in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that teaches individuals to observe their thoughts and feelings in the present moment without judging, controlling or attempting to change them. Teaching mindfulness can involve learning meditation: psychological studies have shown that, among other benefits, Anxiety, depression and irritability all decrease with regular sessions of meditation. Memory also improves, reaction times become faster and mental and physical stamina increase. Mindfulness practices can become part of a person's daily life. Mindfulness teaches that accepting, not fighting against, these unpleasant inner experiences is a powerful way of reducing their adverse impact upon us; in other words, we need to change our relationship to them.
