Opening up to in-context cues rather than defaulting to dusty muscle memory is mindfulness. Journal Prompts: My muscle memory is to... Seeing this moment in-context means...

Mindfulness is noting avoidance aerobics, and caring for the needs underneath. Journal Prompts: I am quick to avoid... What I really need is...

Giving attention to something that feels familiar, pattern recognition, that's mindfulness. Journal Prompts: It is a pattern that... ...feels really familiar

Mindfulness does not require Sunshine Sally positivity. It invites you to acknowledge your lived experience, despite where it falls on the emotional spectrum. Journal Prompts: Mindful people are... My angry mindfulness looks like...

Mindfulness is taking note of when something feels bad and making a change the next time around. Journal Prompts: I noticed it felt bad when... It would be more comfortable next time around to...

We must not overcomplicate the act of mindfulness. Mindfulness is acknowledging what is happening in you at a given moment. - Journal Prompts: Right now I am experiencing... I am aware that... - High five, you did it.

Mindfulness practice is becoming aware of when you need a break, and then taking it. Journal Prompts: I become aware of needing a break when... I know I am beyond needing a break when...