India, Nov. 7 -- You do not always need a quiet room, a meditation cushion or an hour of silence to practise mindfulness. Sometimes, simple activities such as washing dishes, walking outdoors or folding laundry can help you become more aware of the present moment.

In a recent interview with Harvard Divinity School, Monica Sanford, Lecturer in Ministry Studies and Assistant Dean for Multireligious Ministry, explains how you can bring mindfulness into your everyday routine. Sanford, an ordained Buddhist lay minister, says you can practise mindfulness through ordinary activities when you give them your full attention.

Mindfulness has deep roots in Buddhist philosophy. The practice, known as sati in Pali, forms part of the Noble Eightfold P...