Mindful vs Mind Full…

Published by author Tracy Cyril on January 16th, 2022

It is alarming how these two words can be confused at times considering how vastly different they are. This article is intended to bring clarity to these two terms. Bring forth knowledge on the subject; and encourage you to retrain the mind which will result in making the wise choice. We shall dive right into these two powerful terms by firstly identifying the definition of them.

Mindful

Practice of maintaining a non-judgmental state of awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions and experiences

Characteristics of Mindfulness

• acceptance
• awareness of change
• observation
• openness to experiences
• compassion
• non-attachment

Mind Full

Mental processing that has reached ineffective capacity. Process of thoughts overload.

Characteristics of Mind Full

• lack of focus regarding thoughts and events
• increased anxiety and stress
• overthinking
• difficulty in maintaining balance
• ineffective multi-tasking

Benefits of mindful over mind full

• Enhance ability to focus
• Increase productivity
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Reflection on experiences

Ways to be more mindful

• Explore new activities in your free time
• Avoid distraction
• Practice breathing exercises
• Avoid multi-tasking
• Tap into your senses
• Be patient and gentle with yourself
• Notice when your mind wonders

So for those who can relate to both terms; hopefully this article has brought awareness and can assist you in choosing wisely to achieve optimum health and wellness. Keep in mind we are in control of our thoughts; feed positivity to the mind always and incorporate balance to your life. Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to your feedback. Peace and Blessings

References

www.mindfulpsyche.com/how-does-mindful-differ-from-mind-full

www.thecrookedcarrot.com

www.simplysnappingmom.com

www.mindfulnessmuse.com/mindfulness/8-basic-characteristics-of-mindfulness

www.psychologytoday.com

www.merriam.com