“Dolce far niente” and mindfulness

Abstract

In this fast-paced stressful life, can the art of doing nothing be the key to psychological well-being? In this review article, we have proposed and reviewed that how can you make your idle moments and acts of daily living pleasurable when combined with the principles of Mindfulness. The neurobiological basis for the same has also been explored, which however warrants rigorous research in future. The potential benefits of mindfulness-based interventions on various psychiatric and physical disorders have been discussed. The need for standardized, longitudinal studies with a specific type of mindfulness-based interventions has been impressed upon to draw definite conclusions.

Keywords

• art
• covid-19
• mindfulness
• mental health