Mindfulness
Starting a Mindfulness Practice in 10 Minutes a Day
A simple, sustainable on-ramp to one of the most-studied mental health interventions.
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Mindfulness — deliberate, non-judgmental attention to the present moment — has 40+ years of research supporting its impact on stress, mood, sleep, and focus.
How to start
Sit comfortably. Set a 10-minute timer. Notice the breath where it's easiest (nostrils or belly). When the mind wanders, return — gently — to the breath. That return is the practice.
Best time
Morning, before phone or news. Even 5 minutes builds the habit.
What it's not
Not about stopping thoughts — it's about changing your relationship to them.
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Sources & references
- Health Topics A–Z — US NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
- Office of Dietary Supplements — Fact Sheets — US NIH
