Mindful Awareness

Mindful awareness helps you to be aware of thoughts and feelings, and to focus on the present and what is most important to you.

► Read An Introduction to Mindful Awareness for Veterans

► Find out about Mindful Memorial Day 2022 at Mindful Memorial Foundation 

Why is mindful awareness important?

Mindful awareness is at the heart of Whole Health. It can help you live your life more fully, with all its joys and challenges. In general, mindful awareness may:

• Improve your quality of life, helping you experience more moments of your life.
• Help you see things as they are and observe—but not judge—your experiences.

The resources offered here will help you learn about and practice mindful awareness.

Whole Health Handouts

≈ Mindful Awareness Practice in Daily Living

≈ Precautions with Using Mindful Awareness Practices

For More Information 

Go to the VA Whole Health-Mindful Awareness webpage for more information on:

• Video Resources
• Guided Meditation Audio Files
• Other Mindfulness Resources