Stress Reduction: Using Everyday Mindfulness

What is Stress Reduction? Simply put, stress management and stress reduction methods include a variety of coping tools used to recognize and assess stress and interpret it in a more positive way. Using Everyday Mindfulness can serve as a valuable tool to counter stress. Today, the term, “mindfulness” seems to be everywhere— it’s touted as the new yoga, the answer to stress, or the alternative to prescription drugs. But beyond the buzz, do you understand the concepts of “mindfulness”? With this lesson, the authors aim to provide a definition of mindfulness, share some of the benefits of practicing mindfulness, provide samples of simple exercises and provide resources to explore.