Mindfulness (N Y) May 2018 PMID 30662573

An Exploration of Formal and Informal Mindfulness Practice and Associations with Wellbeing.

Kelly Birtwell, Kate Williams, Harm van Marwijk, Christopher J Armitage, David Sheffield

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What people are saying

The overall discussions highlight support for the article's emphasis on informal mindfulness practices and acknowledge challenges like finding time or falling asleep. Examples such as mentions of resources to aid postgraduate researchers or clinicians' advice demonstrate a practical engagement with the content, with a tone of appreciation and shared interest in applying mindfulness to improve wellbeing.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discusions align positively with the article, emphasizing the value of informal mindfulness and practical methods, showing general agreement with its findings.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions reflect high interest, with many mentioning resources, summaries, and the practical importance of mindfulness routines.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants show moderate engagement, sharing personal insights, reflecting on practice difficulties, and praising resource development.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article influences perceptions about mindfulness, encouraging its integration into wellbeing strategies, though impact is moderate considering the academic tone.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how people start and maintain mindfulness practices, highlighting common difficulties like finding time and falling asleep, and identifies supportive factors like routines and attitudes.
  • It found that informal mindfulness practiced regularly is linked to better well-being and psychological flexibility, while the frequency of formal practice correlates with improved well-being but not necessarily with psychological flexibility.
  • The findings can help mindfulness teachers support students by emphasizing the benefits and normalizing challenges such as falling asleep during practice.]

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Springer Psychology
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The 1st 2019 issue of Mindfulness is now available! Check out #OpenAccess article on An Exploration of Formal and Informal Mindfulness Practice and Associations with Wellbeing: https://t.co/RFsgonnCbA

Jan 9, 2019 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 6,450 followers View post →
Dr Charlotte Albury
@AlburyCharlotte · X

Brilliant session from the talented @Kelly_B5 today. Was wonderful to learn more about practicing mindfulness, hear about the resources she's developed to support the wellbeing of postgraduate researchers, and her work on mindfulness & wellbeing https://t.co/N2jMVIPnea @NIHRSPCR https://t.co/GYTDh7sAu9

Dec 1, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,336 followers View post →
MCHP
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Her debut album was from her PGDip and explored the experiences of a large sample of people practicing mindfulness, including difficulties with practice and associations between formal and informal mindfulness practice and wellbeing 2/7 https://t.co/KERn4eKVVZ

Feb 19, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,409 followers View post →
Rob Purssey
@RPurssey · X

Formal mindfulness is often difficult. Just n NOTICING daily activities ON PURPOSE can be just as helpful! Brisbane ACT Centre therapists emphasize both :) https://t.co/65FnCspHhI https://t.co/rYh6TvbNeb

Nov 14, 2019 · 1 like · 815 followers View post →
British Psychological Society
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RT @SpringerPsych: The 1st 2019 issue of Mindfulness is now available! Check out #OpenAccess article on An Exploration of Formal and Inform…

Jan 9, 2019 · 3 shares · 110,415 followers View post →
NIHR School for Primary Care Research
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RT @AlburyCharlotte: Brilliant session from the talented @Kelly_B5 today. Was wonderful to learn more about practicing mindfulness, hear a…

Dec 2, 2020 · 2 shares · 4,338 followers View post →

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MCHP
@ManHealthPsych · X

Her debut album was from her PGDip and explored the experiences of a large sample of people practicing mindfulness, including difficulties with practice and associations between formal and informal mindfulness practice and wellbeing 2/7 https://t.co/KERn4eKVVZ

Feb 19, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,409 followers View post →
MRC START
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RT @AlburyCharlotte: Brilliant session from the talented @Kelly_B5 today. Was wonderful to learn more about practicing mindfulness, hear a…

Dec 3, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,121 followers View post →
NIHR School for Primary Care Research
@NIHRSPCR · X

RT @AlburyCharlotte: Brilliant session from the talented @Kelly_B5 today. Was wonderful to learn more about practicing mindfulness, hear a…

Dec 2, 2020 · 2 shares · 4,338 followers View post →
Dr Charlotte Albury
@AlburyCharlotte · X

Brilliant session from the talented @Kelly_B5 today. Was wonderful to learn more about practicing mindfulness, hear about the resources she's developed to support the wellbeing of postgraduate researchers, and her work on mindfulness & wellbeing https://t.co/N2jMVIPnea @NIHRSPCR https://t.co/GYTDh7sAu9

Dec 1, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,336 followers View post →
Dr Kelly Birtwell
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@katewilliams26 @pamelacjacobsen @fillthewhole In this paper we collected data on 'current' formal and informal mindfulness practice, although we didn't specify what we considered 'regular' practice. https://t.co/CblMZEt3jT

Jul 6, 2020 · 438 followers View post →
Rob Purssey
@RPurssey · X

Formal mindfulness is often difficult. Just n NOTICING daily activities ON PURPOSE can be just as helpful! Brisbane ACT Centre therapists emphasize both :) https://t.co/65FnCspHhI https://t.co/rYh6TvbNeb

Nov 14, 2019 · 1 like · 815 followers View post →
Marcus
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An Exploration of Formal & Informal Mindfulness Practice and Associations with Wellbeing https://t.co/K5wH9Aq2lC

Jan 11, 2019 · 288 followers View post →
マインドフルネスたん (半bot)
@mindful_botgirl · X

RT @SpringerPsych: The 1st 2019 issue of Mindfulness is now available! Check out #OpenAccess article on An Exploration of Formal and Inform…

Jan 9, 2019 · 3 shares · 2,080 followers View post →
Tadhg E. MacIntyre
@TadhgMacIntyre · X

RT @SpringerPsych: The 1st 2019 issue of Mindfulness is now available! Check out #OpenAccess article on An Exploration of Formal and Inform…

Jan 9, 2019 · 3 shares · 3,255 followers View post →
British Psychological Society
@BPSOfficial · X

RT @SpringerPsych: The 1st 2019 issue of Mindfulness is now available! Check out #OpenAccess article on An Exploration of Formal and Inform…

Jan 9, 2019 · 3 shares · 110,415 followers View post →
Springer Psychology
@SpringerPsych · X

The 1st 2019 issue of Mindfulness is now available! Check out #OpenAccess article on An Exploration of Formal and Informal Mindfulness Practice and Associations with Wellbeing: https://t.co/RFsgonnCbA

Jan 9, 2019 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 6,450 followers View post →