Introduction - Weeks 1-3 - Mindfulness Lesson Flashcards (Version 2)
What are the five major goals of mindfulness practice?
The five major goals of mindfulness practice are reducing suffering and increasing happiness, behavior change, and developing the spirit of loving service.
How would you define mindfulness?
Mindfulness means being in the present and aware of what is happening and what you are doing.
Can mindfulness be practiced only in specific situations?
No, mindfulness can be practiced at any time, anywhere, while doing anything.
What are the core mindfulness skills?
The core mindfulness skills include observing, describing, and participating.
Why is non-judgmentalness fundamental to mindfulness?
Non-judgmentalness is fundamental to mindfulness because it involves describing reality as “what is” without adding evaluations of “good” or “bad”.
What is stressed in all mindfulness-based treatments and central to all spiritual traditions of mindfulness?
Nonjudgmentalness is stressed in all mindfulness-based treatments and central to all spiritual traditions of mindfulness.
What can negative judgmentalness lead to?
Negative judgmentalness can create conflict and damage relationships.
What effect can judgments have on emotional responses?
Judgments can have a strong effect on emotional responses.
How can nonjudgmentalness be practiced?
Nonjudgmentalness involves letting go of the word “should” and replacing it with descriptions of feelings or desires.
Can you change judging by judging?
No, you cannot change judging by judging.
