mindful
She is mindful of her spending habits to save money.
She pays careful attention to how much she spends in order to save money.
Being consciously aware of and attentive to something, especially one's own thoughts, actions, or surroundings.
He is mindful of his health and exercises regularly.
He pays close attention to his health and exercises regularly.
Mindful meditation helps reduce stress.
Meditation that focuses on awareness helps reduce stress.
Often used in contexts of self-awareness, mental health, or ethical behavior.
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Pro Tip
Use 'mindful' to describe awareness
Use 'mindful' when someone is paying close attention to their actions or thoughts, especially in a positive or intentional way. For example, 'She is mindful of her words when speaking to others.'
Gold Rule
Avoid confusion with 'mindless'
'Mindful' implies awareness, while 'mindless' implies lack of thought or attention. For example, 'mindful eating' vs. 'mindless snacking'.
Word Origin
From 'mind' + '-ful', first recorded in the mid-16th century. The '-ful' suffix means 'full of', indicating being full of mind or attention.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in psychological and wellness contexts to describe practices that promote awareness and presence. Often paired with nouns like 'eating', 'meditation', or 'breathing'.