Present-moment awareness practices to train attention and reduce reactivity.
(Kabat-Zinn, 1990; Goyal et al., 2014)
Mindfulness practices train your brain to observe thoughts and sensations without reacting to them. Research shows regular mindfulness practice reduces activity in the default mode network (the "mind-wandering" network), improves emotional regulation, and physically changes brain structure in areas related to attention and self-awareness.