Well-being is defined “as the presence of positive emotions and moods, and satisfaction with life” (CDC, Well-being Concepts, n.d., par 1). There are several ways that mindfulness contributes to the wellbeing of individuals. Mindfulness enhances brain performance, promotes creative thinking, decreases stress, minimizes chronic pain, enhances relationships and develops a sense of compassion and empathy for one another (Bergland, 2015). Mindfulness plays a part in disengaging individuals from automatic thoughts, habits or behaviors, which in return affects the well-being of the individual (Ryan & Deci, 2000). Association of mindfulness and well being occurs through high quality or optimal moment to moment experiences (Brown & Ryan , 2003).
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The participants for this study were a combination of students taking psychology classes and adults of a nearby northeastern community. Results of the tests on convergent and discriminant scales had shown a significance of mindfulness to “clarity of emotional states, mood repair and to a lesser degree attention to emotions” (Brown & Ryan, 2003). The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) was a stronger indication of the relationship of mindfulness and well-being. The MAAS showed significant correlation to engagement (p < .0001). Also, mindfulness was positively correlated to both subjective and objective indicators of physical health. It was positively correlated to self-esteem (p < .0001) and life satisfaction (p < .0001). Mindfulness was negatively correlated to depression and anxiety. “The results of the study indicate that mindfulness is associated with greater well being” (Brown & Ryan, 2003, p. 832). Participants in the study states “mindfulness allows them to be aligned with their emotional states”, “they are able to self-regulate their emotions, and as a result fulfill their basis psychological needs” (Brown & Ryan, 2003, p.
The participants for this study were a combination of students taking psychology classes and adults of a nearby northeastern community. Results of the tests on convergent and discriminant scales had shown a significance of mindfulness to “clarity of emotional states, mood repair and to a lesser degree attention to emotions” (Brown & Ryan, 2003). The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) was a stronger indication of the relationship of mindfulness and well-being. The MAAS showed significant correlation to engagement (p < .0001). Also, mindfulness was positively correlated to both subjective and objective indicators of physical health. It was positively correlated to self-esteem (p < .0001) and life satisfaction (p < .0001). Mindfulness was negatively correlated to depression and anxiety. “The results of the study indicate that mindfulness is associated with greater well being” (Brown & Ryan, 2003, p. 832). Participants in the study states “mindfulness allows them to be aligned with their emotional states”, “they are able to self-regulate their emotions, and as a result fulfill their basis psychological needs” (Brown & Ryan, 2003, p.