Being mindful is a broad term of the state of being present and accepting everything as it is, without judgement or changing it. Therefore, mindfulness is a way of living life being aware of things as they are – our bodies, our minds and the environment around us.  

There are 7 pillars of mindfulness:
1. Non-judging - simply noticing things as they are 
2. Being patient with yourself
3. A beginner’s mind - approaching everything as if for the first time, open to possibility
4. Developing a trust with yourself
5. Non-Striving - not trying to change anything 
6. Acceptance of things as they are
7. Letting go of any attachments to thoughts or emotions

There are many different ways you can incorporate mindfulness into your daily life - you can explore these further in the practising mindfulness tab.