"Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us." (https://www.mindful.org/what-is-mindfulness/)
It is a form of mediation! Meditation is not one size fits all, though. Take some time to explore what that looks like for you!
"Meditation has been studied in many clinical trials. The overall evidence supports the effectiveness of meditation for various conditions, including:
Stress
Anxiety
Pain
Depression
Insomnia
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Preliminary research indicates that meditation can also help people with asthma and fibromyalgia.
Meditation can help you experience thoughts and emotions with greater balance and acceptance. Meditation also has been shown to:
Improve attention
Decrease job burnout
Improve sleep
Improve diabetes control"