Ompulsive Consumers: Mindfulness in Social Skills Training | Biomedgrid

The state of consciousness that involves attention to experiences, moment by moment, in a receptive and non-judgmental manner is characterized as mindfulness or mindfulness. The mindfulness construct has been extensively researched, mainly in clinical studies and more recently in its impact on social habits and consumerism. So, how can mindfulness contribute to changing exacerbated consumption habits? This study presents a reflection on the state and practice of mindfulness through a bibliographic review in recent articles, related to the context of consumption and the social environment. In this way, we understand the society in which consumer relations are in an accelerated process, while they aim at progress, they face a narcissistic moment, in search of constant satisfaction, generating an individualist reflex. Thus, it demonstrates a possible point of convergence, in which mindfulness can minimize a certain influence on another, either by social bias, by the significance of brands and media disclosures (cause), or by consumerism. So, how can mindfulness be an effective way of preparing people to face the challenges of consumerism daily? The results of the researches show that the practice of mindfulness can help in controlling the satisfaction of consumption activities, emotional regulation, reduction of emotional stress, improvement of social involvement and increase in personal bonds. Likewise, these benefits can extend to well-being, both emotional and health, generating a better quality of life.