Help Podcast #23: The power of now for a happier tomorrow
In our latest podcast episode Greta explores the transformative power of mindfulness and being fully present! In a world filled with distractions and multitasking, our wandering minds often cost us opportunities for happiness. Guest Eli shares experiences with meditation, as we explore practical tips for daily mindfulness, and uncover the tangible benefits — from improved sleep to reduced stress. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or new to mindfulness, this episode offers insights, a quick exercise, and resource recommendations.
“A human mind is a wandering mind, and a wandering mind is an unhappy mind…The ability to think about what is not happening is a cognitive achievement that comes at an emotional cost.” (Killingsworth & Gilbert, 2010)
More on Mindfulness from MindMate
Link to Headspace.com
Citations:
Killingsworth, M. A., & Gilbert, D. T. (2010). A wandering mind is an unhappy mind. Science, 330(6006), 932-932.
Brown KW, Ryan RM. 2003. The benefits of being present: mindfulness and its role in psychological wellbeing. J. Pers. Soc. Psychol. 84(4):822–48
This was a great podcast, really helping me understand the importnace of slowing down. Thank you