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Mindfulness in the Library

Mindfulness in the Library LibGuide

Welcome to the Mindfulness at the Library LibGuide. 

Please use the options on the left to explore more about mindfulness, meditation, and other ways to destress and relax.

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Mindfulness is the maintenance of awareness of thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and surrounding environment each moment an event arises. 

Some of the benefits of mindfulness are:

  • Can relieve chronic stress as well as increase tolerance to it
  • Can decrease the incidence of certain stress-related disorders, such as headaches and muscle tension
  • Can increase physical relaxation and promote better sleep
  • Can improve mood and increase calmness
  • Can improve concentration and attention
  • Can increase a sense of physical well-being and mental and emotional wellness