Mindfulness and Meditation
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What is Mindfulness?
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Here. Now.
Pay attention to the way these words appear on your screen. What emotions do they trigger? Are you experiencing any external or internal awareness of sensations? As you read this, our brain can practice mindfulness. That is, being fully aware of our current moment, the "now" without judgement. As leading mindfulness expert and founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn describes, there is always another now to be in. There are endless opportunities to be mindful. When was the last time you were living in the moment? (A list of recommended mindfulness resources are included below and are listed on the Mindfulness Resources page)
Mindfulness can be an amazing tool in our life. There are lots of mental and physical health benefits when we cultivate being in the present moment, even if it is uncomfortable. In my practice, my clients work on getting comfortable with being uncomfortable and eliminating the struggle with negative emotions. This is an excellent video that illustrates this concept if you are interested in learning more. Practicing mindfulness can actually change your brain in very healthy ways and enhance well-being. You can watch Dr. Kabat-Zinn describe this here.
There are a variety of resources, tools, and interventions available to practice mindfulness. Dr. Kabat-Zinn has authored many resources, including meditation cds, books, workbooks, and videos. I really like his book, Wherever You Go There You Are because of it's focus on everyday practices of mindfulness and practical exercises. (Click here for a list of a list of recommended mindfulness resources)
Another excellent resource is the Greater Good In Action Center mindfulness page. Here, you will find an informative video and bullet points describing what mindfulness is. You can also review the many benefits of practicing mindfulness, which include improved physical and emotional well-being.
If you want to dig deeper and access additional resources, my colleague Dr. Anthony Pantaleno provides additional information about the components of mindfulness as well as helpful web links and a recommended reading list on his website. Dr. Pantaleno also offers resources for educators as well as tips for starting a mindfulness practice. For a more complete list of mindfulness and meditation resources visit the Mindfulness Resources page.
Here are some of the recommended products to learn mindfulness skills and how you can apply these skills to your own life:
Things Might Go Horribly, Terribly Wrong
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
The Mindful Way Workbook
Calming Your Anxious Mind
The Mindful Brain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well-Being
Mindfulness and the Brain
Mindfulness for Dummies
Applying these techniques can lead to many positive benefits, including reduced stress. I hope you find these resources helpful and useful. Please visit our Reference List often and please share this information with someone you care about!
*Disclaimer: REGARDING THE LINKS ON THE WEBSITE: The hypertext links or pointers to websites outside of this website are displayed for your convenience and go to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. We neither control nor guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information. Further, the inclusion of links or pointers to particular items in hypertext is not intended to reflect their importance, nor is it intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services offered, on these outside sites, or the organizations sponsoring the sites. Disclosure: Amazon does pay me a referral fee for products purchased through the links on this website.
Mindfulness can be an amazing tool in our life. There are lots of mental and physical health benefits when we cultivate being in the present moment, even if it is uncomfortable. In my practice, my clients work on getting comfortable with being uncomfortable and eliminating the struggle with negative emotions. This is an excellent video that illustrates this concept if you are interested in learning more. Practicing mindfulness can actually change your brain in very healthy ways and enhance well-being. You can watch Dr. Kabat-Zinn describe this here.
There are a variety of resources, tools, and interventions available to practice mindfulness. Dr. Kabat-Zinn has authored many resources, including meditation cds, books, workbooks, and videos. I really like his book, Wherever You Go There You Are because of it's focus on everyday practices of mindfulness and practical exercises. (Click here for a list of a list of recommended mindfulness resources)
Another excellent resource is the Greater Good In Action Center mindfulness page. Here, you will find an informative video and bullet points describing what mindfulness is. You can also review the many benefits of practicing mindfulness, which include improved physical and emotional well-being.
If you want to dig deeper and access additional resources, my colleague Dr. Anthony Pantaleno provides additional information about the components of mindfulness as well as helpful web links and a recommended reading list on his website. Dr. Pantaleno also offers resources for educators as well as tips for starting a mindfulness practice. For a more complete list of mindfulness and meditation resources visit the Mindfulness Resources page.
Here are some of the recommended products to learn mindfulness skills and how you can apply these skills to your own life:
Things Might Go Horribly, Terribly Wrong
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
The Mindful Way Workbook
Calming Your Anxious Mind
The Mindful Brain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well-Being
Mindfulness and the Brain
Mindfulness for Dummies
Applying these techniques can lead to many positive benefits, including reduced stress. I hope you find these resources helpful and useful. Please visit our Reference List often and please share this information with someone you care about!
*Disclaimer: REGARDING THE LINKS ON THE WEBSITE: The hypertext links or pointers to websites outside of this website are displayed for your convenience and go to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. We neither control nor guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information. Further, the inclusion of links or pointers to particular items in hypertext is not intended to reflect their importance, nor is it intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services offered, on these outside sites, or the organizations sponsoring the sites. Disclosure: Amazon does pay me a referral fee for products purchased through the links on this website.
