Glossary:
67. Practising Mindfulness for Personal Energy Efficiency
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Behaviour Patterns | Repetitive and observable actions, reactions, or responses exhibited by individuals or groups in various situations, reflecting habitual ways of thinking, feeling, or behaving that influence their interactions, decision-making, and overall functioning. |
Holistic | Considering or treating something as a whole rather than separate parts. |
Lifestyle | The way in which a person or group lives, including their habits, attitudes, and activities. |
Mindfulness | A mental practice involving the intentional focus of attention on the present moment, without judgment, allowing individuals to cultivate awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and sensations, and promoting psychological well-being, stress reduction, and enhanced cognitive function. |
Mindfulness of Emotion | A practice within mindfulness meditation that involves observing and acknowledging one's emotional experiences with non-judgmental awareness and acceptance, allowing individuals to develop greater emotional intelligence, regulate their emotions more effectively, and cultivate a sense of inner calm and balance. |
Mindfulness of Mind | A practice within mindfulness meditation that involves observing the thoughts, beliefs, and mental processes as they arise in the present moment with non-judgmental awareness and curiosity, fostering self-awareness, clarity of thought, and a deeper understanding of the nature of the mind. |
Mindfulness of Self | A practice within mindfulness meditation that involves cultivating self-awareness and self-compassion by observing one's thoughts, emotions, sensations, and behaviors with non-judgmental awareness, allowing individuals to develop a deeper understanding and acceptance of themselves, their strengths, weaknesses, and values. |
Minfulness of Body | A practice within mindfulness meditation that involves focusing awareness on physical sensations, movements, and experiences of the body in the present moment, cultivating a deeper connection to bodily sensations, promoting relaxation, stress reduction, and enhancing overall physical and mental well-being. |
Personal Energy Efficiency | The optimization of individual behaviors, habits, and lifestyle choices to minimize energy consumption and maximize energy savings in daily activities, such as transportation, home heating and cooling, lighting, and appliance usage, aiming to reduce environmental impact, lower utility costs, and promote sustainability. |
Work-Life Balance | The equilibrium between the demands of one's professional career and personal life, characterized by effectively managing time, energy, and attention to fulfill responsibilities and pursue interests in both domains, promoting overall well-being, satisfaction, and fulfillment. |
