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Mindful Meditation Practice

Mindfulness isn’t just a buzzword (and a frequent topic of LIFEies)—it delivers real, immediate benefits. According to Daniel Goleman, even a short meditation practice can calm your mind, improve focus, and help reset your attention when life pulls you in multiple directions. Here’s what stood out from Goleman’s comments below:

— Instant Reset: Ten minutes of mindful breathing can neutralize stress and enhance focus.  We can all work on this.

— Emotional Regulation: Meditation helps reduce emotional reactivity, promoting better decision-making.

— Kids Thrive Too: Mindfulness boosts attention spans in children, even those facing challenges like ADD.

Meditation isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up daily. Just a few mindful moments can build the foundation for a more centered life. Ready to reset? Start now.  And just for the record: I find I am ALWAYS having to reset…

 

 

The Fantastic Life Rule #10:
Take the Decision Out of the Moment
 A foundation of mindfulness becomes invaluable in times of stress and anxiety. Instead of trying to build this foundation while you’re in distress, work on it daily so you have something the fall back on when times get tough.

 

The Immediate Benefits of Mindful Meditation
Psychologist Daniel Goleman on how to train your brain with just ten minutes a day.
With: Daniel Goleman

Click here to watch the full video.

Multitasking is our new normal, and our ability to focus is being challenged like never before. We’re constantly checking our emails, scrolling social media, consulting our endless to-do lists, and even watching YouTube videos, and, according to renowned psychologist Daniel Goleman, it’s slowing us down in more ways than one. 

According to Goleman, a remedy for our fast-paced lives can be found in a simple, ten-minute exercise. He explains how a daily mindfulness practice can significantly enhance attention span, reduce the negative effects of multitasking, and help individuals remain concentrated and productive. Goleman’s insights reveal how mindfulness meditation offers immediate stress reduction and a calmer mind, showcasing its potential benefits for people with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and enhancing focus in children facing challenging environments. Drawing from cognitive science and recent research, Goleman provides actionable advice for incorporating mindfulness into daily routines, aiming to improve mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall wellness.
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