You’ve probably heard a lot about ‘mindfulness’ of late. It's become the favourite new buzzword for health fanatics and anyone who’s generally interested in wellbeing.Celebrity advocates such as Oprah (who else?) have championed the meditative practice and it’s even been touted as one of the trends for 2014.So, what is it exactly? We spoke to Breathworks Mindfulness Teacher, Dr Elaine Weatherley-Jones on the roots of the practice and what it’s all about.“The purpose of mindfulness, which takes its roots in Buddhist practice, is to address your own stresses and difficulties in life, whether that’s mental health problems, an eating disorder or if you suffer from chronic pain.”“Not only that, it can also help us relate to other people better, not just ourselves, and make us become more compassionate and kinder people.”Essentially, “Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment without judgement”. There’s even great evidence-based medical research to back up the fact that it can reduce stress levels, boost memory and help with your relationships.With this in mind, we’ve put together a sort of beginner’s guide on how to fit mindfulness into your daily life.

Youu2019ve probably heard a lot about u2018mindfulnessu2019 of late. It's become the favourite new buzzword for health fanatics and anyone whou2019s generally interested in wellbeing.Celebrity advocates such as Oprah (who else?) have championed the meditative practice and itu2019s even been touted as one of the trends for 2014.So, what is it exactly? We spoke to Breathworks Mindfulness Teacher, Dr Elaine Weatherley-Jones on the roots of the practice and what itu2019s all about.u201cThe purpose of mindfulness, which takes its roots in Buddhist practice, is to address your own stresses and difficulties in life, whether thatu2019s mental health problems, an eating disorder or if you suffer from chronic pain.u201du201cNot only that, it can also help us relate to other people better, not just ourselves, and make us become more compassionate and kinder people.u201dEssentially, u201cMindfulness is paying attention in the present moment without judgementu201d. Thereu2019s even great evidence-based medical research to back up the fact that it can reduce stress levels, boost memory and help with your relationships.With this in mind, weu2019ve put together a sort of beginneru2019s guide on how to fit mindfulness into your daily life.

10 ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life

10 proven ways to be a more calm and mindful person