In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the “How” skills explain how to practice mindfulness in daily life: Nonjudgmentally, One-mindfully, and Effectively.
Nonjudgmentally means noticing experiences without labeling them as good, bad, weak, or wrong—just seeing what is. One-mindfully invites you to do one thing at a time, with full attention, instead of multitasking or mentally checking out. Effectively means focusing on what actually works for your goals, rather than what you think “should” work or what pride or anger pushes you to do.
Together, these skills transform mindfulness from a concept into a practical way of acting with clarity and intention.