So meditation is just one small piece of what is ultimately mindfulness. But meditation is not necessarily the answer. For example, it's completely possible to

So meditation is just one small piece of what is ultimately mindfulness. But meditation is not necessarily the answer. For example, it's completely possible to meditate mindlessly. Mindfulness can sound esoteric (and it certainly feels esoteric once you engage in that lifestyle), but ultimately it's about being present with every single moment, and taking the time to notice everything that's happening both within and around you. Now, there are many different ways and techniques for you to do this. A really popular way is to literally slow down what you're doing and really observe the movement and sensation within your body. In terms of maintaining mindfulness, a practical way to achieve this is to evaluate your day based on how mindful you were. I think where a lot of people go wrong, is they continue to evaluate themselves based on what they achieved or what happened during the day. As long as your focus is in that area, it because almost impossible to maintain mindfulness as a state of mind.