Mindfulness for Success

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Definition and History of Mindfulness & How Meditation Practices Can Help Us Enjoy Present Moment Awareness
- Overview
- Introduction
- Lack of Mindfulness in Our Daily Lives
- What is Mindfulness and How is it Relevant to Our Lives?
- Why do we need to silence the mind and intentionally direct our energies?
- History and Origins of Mindfulness
- Mindfulness in the 21st Century
- Mindfulness Meditation Practices
- Step-by-Step Guide to Performing Mindfulness Meditation
- Meditation Practice 2
- Meditation Practice 3
- Summary
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Meditation Practices, Therapies, and Benefits Part I
- Overview
- Introduction
- Mindfulness Meditation at Its Core
- The Physiology of Meditation
- Meditation Also Boosts Creativity and Reduces Depression
- Meditation Can Help Reverse the Effects of Aging
- Regular Meditation Promotes Better Sleep
- Meditation Helps Reduce Hypertension
- Meditation Improves Breathing
- Meditation Helps Improve Skin Health
- Meditation Can Help Chemotherapy Patients
- Summary
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Meditation Practices, Therapies, and Benefits Part II
- Overview
- Introduction
- MBSR Techniques and Therapies
- The Importance of MBSR and MBCT
- Mindful Stretching and Yoga Postures Recommended in the MBSR Program
- Awareness Exercises Included in MBSR Programs
- How to Ride Out Your Emotions – Part of MBSR Training
- Walking Meditation in MBSR Training
- Mindfulness Training
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Addiction
- MBSR, MBRP, and MBCT
- Summary
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Meditation Practices, Therapies, and Benefits Part III
- Overview
- Introduction
- Integrating Mindfulness into Psychiatric Treatments
- MBSR as a Healing Modality
- Self-Efficacy and Confidence
- How Emotions Impact Health – Specifically in Relation to Cancer
- Anger and High Blood Pressure
- Seven Foundations of Mindfulness Practices
- Self-Blame is One of the Major Causes of Guilt and Shame
- Summary
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Mindfulness-Based Interventions – Applications and Benefits
- Overview
- Introduction
- How Mindfulness Impacts Us in Different Ways
- Comparison and Contrast Between MBSR and MBCT
- MBCT is Essentially an Adapted Version of MBSR
- The Key Benefit of MBCT
- A Note on Psychoneuroimmunology
- MBCT as a Healing Tool for Depression
- Anxiety and MBSR Training
- MBSR Training Programs
- Summary
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Mindful Parenting, Mindfulness and Meditation Practices, How to Become a Mindfulness Instructor
- Overview
- Introduction
- Principles of Mindful Parenting
- Important Aspects of Mindful, Engaged Parenting
- Mindful Parenting Tips
- Mindfulness Tips for Beginners
- How to Become a Mindfulness Instructor
- Summary
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Experiences of Mindfulness
- Overview
- Introduction
- How Mindlessness Negatively Impacts the Quality of Our Lives
- The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
- Mindfulness is an Excellent Way to Reconnect with Yourself
- Myths Regarding Meditation
- Benefits of Meditation: Why Should We Meditate?
- Meditation and Stress Reduction
- Summary
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Mindfulness and Self-Exploration
- Overview
- Introduction
- Mindful Tasks
- Mindful eating helps evoke the power of conscious choice with regards to food.
- Mindfulness and Self-Esteem
- The Mindful Way to Forgive Yourself
- Mindfulness-Based Training for Victims of Domestic Abuse
- Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation
- Summary
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Mindfulness in Our Daily Lives and How to Become a Mindful Leader
- Overview
- Introduction
- Mindfulness Applications in Our Everyday Lives
- Meditation and Mindfulness Practices
- Mindfulness and Leadership
- Ideas on How to Nurture Effective Conversation Skills Using Mindfulness Strategies
- How to Obtain MBSR Certification
- Summary
- Take a Quick Recap Test
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Bonus Content
- Pain Gate Control Theory
- Psychoneuroimmunology
- Self-Efficacy and Addiction
- From Hatha Yoga to Mindfulness to MBSR