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Mindfulness is a popular term to describe the act of being present in the here and now. This is similar to the term grounding, which is more often used by psychologists to describe the method of returning our thoughts to our experience in the present moment. Mindfulness practices include meditation and yoga, but can also include coping methods such as identifying your feelings, acknowledging your emotions without judgment, and, generally speaking, practicing kindness for yourself and how you feel. 

What is mindfulness? Simply put, it is the practice of being fully present here and now. Its origins span back two millennia. Exercises such as breath work, yoga and meditation all fall into the category of mindfulness. When coupled with counseling and medication, mindfulness can be an effective treatment for depression.