Mindfulness is focusing on what's happening right now. It means focusing on how your body feels (sensations), what thoughts you are having, what you're feeling, and what is happening around you.
Mindfulness can help you:
Focus better
Think before you act
Reduce stress
Understand what you are feeling better
Coping skills are strategies that you can use when you are feeling stressed or are in a difficult situation.
Coping skills can help you:
Get along better with others
Be able to pay attention in school and learn
Make positive choices when faced with challenging situations