Mindfulness and others Compassion

Mindfulness and others Compassion

The importance of mindfulness and compassion in promoting thriving and well-being is becoming more widely acknowledged, particularly for adolescents, who go through a time of fast emotional, social, and personal development. A caring approach fosters a supportive community and improves teenagers’ ability to manage interpersonal conflicts, both of which add to their sense of purpose and belonging. Both approaches give teenagers the skills they need to cope with the stresses they encounter, improving their mental health and lowering their risk of developing long-term mental health problems. Because adolescence is frequently characterized by emotional upheaval and the quest for identity, resilience-building activities are essential. Because mindfulness promotes a nonjudgmental perspective on life, teenagers are better equipped to learn from mistakes and see obstacles as chances for personal development.

The practice of mindfulness involves focusing all of one’s attention on the here and now while maintaining an attitude of openness, inquiry, and nonjudgment. It involves paying attention to our feelings, thoughts, and physical experiences without becoming engrossed in them or responding hastily. Mindfulness teaches us to focus on the present moment rather than getting caught up in regrets about the past or anxieties about the future.

The current study reveals significant associations among flourishing, mindfulness and others compassion. A positive correlation between other compassion and flourishing suggests that individual’s perceiving great empathy and sympathy, gratitude and acceptance towards the other. Others compassion plays a more significant role in increment of flourishing. Conversely, a negative correlation between mindfulness and flourishing indicates that the higher engagement in mindfulness might neglect the relationship, accomplishments, meaning activities and other vital aspects of their life. It can be concluded that conversely, a negative correlation between mindfulness and flourishing indicates that an overemphasis on mindfulness might lead to decreased focus on other vital aspects of flourishing, such as relationships, meaning, and accomplishments. Mindfulness and flourishing have a complex relationship. While mindfulness can contribute to flourishing by increasing positive emotions, engagement, and meaning, Seligman examined that excessive mindfulness practice can potentially hinder flourishing. And also, relative contribution of others compassion is much remarkable in flourishing among adolescence. The findings also point to the importance of developing a caring attitude toward oneself and others.

References:

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2.      Chan., s.k. Lee.,C.J Tse.Y.,C. (2022) The Impact of Compassion from Others and Self-compassion on Psychological Distress, Flourishing, and Meaning in Life Among University Students. Open access Published.Volume 13, pages 1490–1498 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2015.08.040