Why Mindfulness Is Actually A Superpower

When you think of mindfulness, do you think of a calming, relaxing practice? A trendy buzzword?

According to Dan Harris, ABC News anchor and author of 10% Happier, you should actually consider it a superpower. He defines it as such:

Mindfulness is the ability to know what’s happening in your mind, right now, without necessarily taking the bait and acting on it.

Watch in this video above from Happify, a website and app that helps people build happiness skills through science-based activities and games, as Harris explains how to use mindfulness to your benefit — it’ll come in handy the next time you’re stuck in traffic! 

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