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The Science of Happiness
What is Mindfulness?Changes and Challenges in our livesStress ManagementBenefits of MindfulnessGuided Mindfulness practiceTips to cultivate Mindfulness
OVERVIEW
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
MIND WANDERINGStudy of 15,000 people by Matt Killingsworth:47% of the time we are thinking something else than what we are currently doingStrong relationship between mind-wandering now and being unhappy a short time later
DEFINITION
WHY DO WE NEED MINDFULNESS?
CHALLENGES Information overload & fast pace livingAnxiety, stress and burnoutSleep deprivation & exhaustion
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES
HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY BETTER?Reflect on your usage of technology & acknowledge if you use it too muchStart and end your day mindfully without technologyConnect to people without devicesTechnology etiquette in the classroom
MULTITASKING
EFFECTIVE ATTENTION SWITCHINGResearch: Our brains can focus on 1 thing at a timeSimple versus Complex Multitasking Multitasking increases stress, fatigue and reduces performanceEffective attention switching: Doing one thing at a time with full attention and presence
STRESS
STRESS RESPONSE IN THE BRAIN
STRESS MANAGEMENT
BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESSClinical research shows effectiveness of mindfulness in:Reducing psychological stress, anxiety, depression and pain (Goyal et.al. 2014; Hofmann et.al. 2010)Enhancing cognitive performance (concentration & memory) & emotional intelligenceIncreasing resilience and self-awarenessImproving relationships, happiness & overall well-being
Companies invest in Mindfulness
Video Mindfulness & Brain
GUIDED MEDITATION
TIPSKindness and CompassionDo what excites youI wish Id had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. - Bronnie WareLive FearlesslyPractice Mindfulness
MORE INFORMATIONwww.consciousbeginnings.com.auwww.meetup.com/West-End-Mindfulness-Circle
POEM BY RUMI