Have you ever been so engrossed in a book that you no longer notice the passing of time? You are engaging in mindful reading which has proven benefits.

“Mindfulness is a psychological and physical presence which embraces one’s thoughts and behaviors,” explains Shina Gordon, a behavioral health nurse practitioner with Advocate Health Care. “It encourages acknowledgement, enhances understanding and provokes mental clarity. Anyone could see improvement of their mental and physical health through mindfulness.”

According to the American Psychological Association, mindfulness has many research-backed benefits, including:

Boosts memory
Increases focus
Improves relationship satisfaction
Lessens emotional reactivity
Reduces stress

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From the Previous Issue: Reviews: Books for Children