Mindfulness Workshop at QSuper 27.03.2017
Transcript of Mindfulness Workshop at QSuper 27.03.2017
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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