Mindful path to psychological wellbeing: a comprehensive review

Purpose

Mindfulness has recently emerged as a topic of significant interest and discussion. A key element of psychological well-being is mindfulness, which promotes improved self-awareness, emotional control, focus, stress management, self-regulation, and reduces stress and anxiety, which leads to greater well-being and life satisfaction.

The current research aims to explore the conceptualization of mindfulness, its dimensions, and its integration with psychological wellbeing dimensions, contributing to the achievement of greater overall wellbeing.

Methodology

This is a general review paper using PRISMA, which includes data from sources, including research papers, review articles from Scopus database with a year ranging from 2010 to 2024.

Findings

The majority of measures showed a positive correlation between mindfulness and successful outcomes. The present study also suggests that mindfulness has the potential to enhance wellbeing outcomes (e.g., autonomy, self-acceptance, environmental mastery, personal growth, and interpersonal relationships) by reducing mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression.

Limitations/implications

The study’s insights from a particular region are limited due to its focus only on mindfulness with psychological well-being components to reduce the impact of post psychological outcomes, which may have an impact on the findings’ generalizability. For the results to be more applicable and relevant in a variety of academic contexts, future research should aim in understanding the long-term sustainability of mindfulness benefits in all walks of life. Additionally, examining the impact of mindfulness on specific organizational outcomes, such as turnover rates, employee engagement, and team dynamics, could provide deeper insights into its benefits.

Originality

This study examines the integration of mindfulness with various components of psychological well-being and indicates that mindfulness is positively correlated with a number of well-being outcomes. It is recommended that both individuals and organizations incorporate mindfulness practices into their daily routines in order to promote a culture of well-being that not only strengthens individual resilience but also improves personal health.