It's counterintuitive, but an effective way to manage our negative reactions to life's stressors actually involves slowing down and paying very close attention. Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of mindfulness-based stress reduction, explains how to begin a meditation practice — and how doing so can help you seize the present moment.

Mindfulness and meditation can help manage stress by slowing down and paying close attention to the present moment, according to Jon Kabat-Zinn.

Mindfulness For Beginners