Effects of mindfulness on psychological well-being among school going children

Pages: 952-954
Mallika Vohra and Neelam Pandey (Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh)

Mindfulness is an assert to be developed. It is an attribute of consciousness believed to promote well being .It can be cultivated and does mediate positive outcomes. Cultivating mindfulness , however leads to well- being and can be defined as a state of being attentive to and awareness of what is taking part in the present and its importance on its relationship with other significant psychological constructs and their relevance to a variety of forms of psychological well being. Many philosophical, spiritual and psychological traditions emphasize the importance of the quality of maintenance and enhancement of well being. The concept of Mindfulness has its origin in Buddhism and other contemplative traditions where conscious attention and awareness are actively constructed and therefore the practice of mindfulness among school going children becomes very important in enhancing the mental, emotional, social, physical health and well being and bringing about greater calmness, relaxation and the ability to manage both, behavior and emotions. It is therefore in the 21th century recommended that the curricula must engage students to enrich their lives and gain insight into the timeless dilemmas of human condition. Thus, being instrumental in the development of cognitive and performance skills in helping children and adolescents pay greater attention ,be more focused ,think in more innovative ways, use existing knowledge more effectively and be more be analytical with effective reasoning skills.