Presented for QSuper by Jon Unal
The Science of Happiness
Presented for QSuperby Jon Unal
What is Mindfulness?Why do we need Mindfulness?Stress ManagementBenefits of MindfulnessGuided Meditation Q & A
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?
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WHY DO WE NEED MINDFULNESS?Blaise Pascal, 17th century French philosopher: All mens miseries derive from not being able sit in a quiet room aloneStudy by Wilson (et.al. 2014): - 67% of men self-administered shocks - 25% of women self-administered shocks
WHY DO WE NEED MINDFULNESS?
CHALLENGESHuge decline in our attention spanInformation overload & fast pace livingAnxiety, stress and burnoutSleep deprivation & exhaustion
PRACTICE: FUSION & DEFUSION
STRESS
STRESS RESPONSE IN THE BRAIN
Video Mindfulness & Brain
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 intelligenceImproving emotion regulation (Arch & Craske, 2006)Slowing down the ageing process by repairing telomeres (Blackburn et.al. 2015)Increasing resilience and self-awarenessImproving relationships, happiness & overall well-being
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
TIPSDont worry about the wandering mindKindness and CompassionPatienceSuccess / Failure Non-strivingRelax
GUIDED MEDITATION
MEETUP GROUPmeetup.com/Minfulness-Circle-Brisbane
consciousbeginnings.com.au
SLIDESHARE PRESENTATIONhttp://tinyurl.com/h4sppaa
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