On Living Mindfully: Part One of Mindfulness Series

Mindfulness is so much more than the image the word provokes: a formal meditation, silence, and deep breaths. It's everything from listening, pausing, to practicing non-judgement and acceptance. Mindfulness practices can and should be a part of your everyday life- science says so! So if you want to come along my journey of trying to live more mindfully, stay tuned for this series where we explore practices together. Let's learn how to make moments meaningful, life more joyful, and actions more purposeful. Let's learn to live with intention and lead with kindness and love. Time is too precious to waste it waiting for better moments. I recognize my privilege in having the time, resources, and capacity to think on topics such as mindfulness. I understand that the circumstances of life may be overwhelming, unfair, unjust, and too demanding to have the freedom to pause and reflect. But if and when we can, let's try to make the most out of our moments. 

Brené Brown's book: Atlas of The Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience

Sam Chase's Ted talk: Paying Attention and Mindfulness

Some Science:

• Mindfulness and stress reduction
• Mindfulness and cognitive flexibility 
• Mindfulness and emotion regulation 

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