Abstract
Mindfulness, by fostering present-moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance, serves as a powerful catalyst for enhancing overall wellbeing, encompassing mental clarity, emotional resilience, and a deeper sense of fulfillment in life. This study explores the relationship between mindfulness practice and happiness and wellbeing. Mindfulness, characterized by present-moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance, has gained significant attention in recent years for its potential to enhance various dimensions of wellbeing, including mental, emotional, and physical health. Drawing upon a review of empirical research and theoretical frameworks, this paper examines how mindfulness interventions contribute to improved psychological functioning, stress reduction, emotional regulation, and overall life satisfaction. Mindfulness is a state of being attentive and aware of one's actions (Jon Kabat-Zinn 2020). It is crucial to incorporate mindfulness education in order to promote student happiness and well-being, academic success, attention, focus, cognitive flexibility, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, metacognitive skills, and self-care practices in adaptive learning environments. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes holistic education, aiming to develop students cognitive, emotional, physical, and ethical dimensions. It promotes a well-rounded approach, integrating academic, extracurricular, and vocational learning to foster critical thinking, creativity, and life skills among students. This study utilizes a quasi-experimental method and a sample of 52 Government Secondary School students from Tamilnadu state, India. The results indicate a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test, suggesting that mindfulness practice sessions can enhance well-being and contribute to holistic development in education.
Keywords
Happiness, Holistic education, Mindfulness, National Education Policy, Well-being
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IRE Journals:
Geetha R. K, Dr. N. Devaki "Mindfulness Practices as a Key to Happiness" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 7 2026 Page 1305-1310 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713564
IEEE:
Geetha R. K, Dr. N. Devaki
"Mindfulness Practices as a Key to Happiness" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(7) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713564
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