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Watchfulness vs Mindfulness - What's the difference?

watchfulness | mindfulness | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between watchfulness and mindfulness

is that watchfulness is alertness, vigilance or wakefulness while mindfulness is awareness.

watchfulness

English

Noun

(-)
  • alertness, vigilance or wakefulness
    • Continuous watchfulness is maintained around the clock.

    Related terms

    * watchful

    mindfulness

    English

    (wikipedia mindfulness)

    Noun

    (-)
  • awareness
  • inclination to be mindful or aware
  • (as understood in Buddhism and psychology) paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally
  • * 2014 , Who, What, Why: What Is Mindfulness? , BBC
    • The Oxford English Dictionary "also notes that the term is 'in weakened use'. It's been diluted from its origins to now encompass all manner of meditation techniques, treatments for daily stress, even ways to lose weight."

    Antonyms

    * mindlessness