Focus Quote by Patricia A. Jennings
““This sequence of intentionally engaging in present-moment awareness, becoming distracted, noticing your distraction, and then bringing your attention back to the present is the practice of mindful awareness itself.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Mindful Awareness for Educators by Patricia A. Jennings, 2015
Mindful awareness involves noticing distraction and gently returning focus to the present moment.
In simple terms: Notice distraction, then refocus.
Key Takeaway
Practice returning attention mindfully.
Themes
mindfulness
attention
self-awareness
Mood
calm
attentive
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- stress reduction
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
cognitive control
presence
mental training
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you remind yourself to refocus?
- What triggers your distraction most often?
A Different Perspective
Maintaining focus can be hard in high‑stimulus environments.
![“[L]ive life as if each moment was important, as if each moment counted and could be worked with, even if it was a moment of pain, sadness, despair, or fear. This "work" involves above all the regular, disciplined practice of moment-to-moment awareness or mindfulness, the complete "owning" of each…” quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/13c/jon-kabat-zinn-1327_fear_l-ive-life-as-if-each-moment-was-importa_882658.jpg)
