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Paul Brahan

Life lessons from modern day hermits - Telegraph - 0 views

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      Paul Brahan on 30 Sep 13
       
      This article describes a modern day hermit's life. This ancient technique, used by religious people to become closer to God, is being used by people today. Hermit's describe finding peace with the world and themselves. This is a strategy used to practice mindfulness that has not been mentioned yet in this course.
Emily Vargas

Mindfulness Therapy Could Indirectly Reduce Alcohol Cravings - 0 views

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mindfulness therapy alcohol

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  • One of the primary associations that these two domains have is their relationship with self-consciousness (SC).
  • Individuals with depression often have high levels of SC and people with alcohol addiction often have affect and mood issues such as depression.
  • For individuals with depression, negative mood states and negative self-appraisals can trigger cravings and, thus, increase the risk of relapse
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  • When someone tries to abstain from alcohol, they can experience significant cravings.
  • Because SC is found to be relatively high in those with depression, understanding the effect of this trait on craving could help clinicians treating those with alcohol use issues.
  • Belgium recently led a study to explore the relationship between SC and craving in a sample of 30 individuals undergoing alcohol detoxification
  • The participants were assessed for depression, SC, and cravings at the beginning of treatment and again at days 14 through 18. The results revealed that craving and depression both decreased significantly from day 1 to day 18
  • Timary discovered that the individuals with severe depression and elevated SC scores at treatment initiation had the highest level of cravings, depression, and SC at the end of the study perio
  • This suggests that the more self-conscious someone is, the more this trait can impact depression and, subsequently, cravings.
  • greater success if they employ mindfulness-based and metacognitive therapies that focus on developing nonreactive, nonjudgmental acceptance behaviors that could minimize SC and depression.
  • “Our results suggest that metacognitive approaches targeting SC could decrease craving and, in turn, prevent future relapses.
Tara Picudella

Practising Day-to-Day, Informal Mindfulness - For Dummies - 0 views

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mindfulness music listening

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  • simply listen
  • gently guide your mindful attention back to the sounds of the music. Be aware of both the sounds and the silence between the sounds. Notice how all sounds arise and fall back into the ever-present silence.
David Dunn

Dr. Frank Lipman: Days 12 & 13: Nature Meditation - 0 views

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  • This nature walk is about becoming more sensitive to the environment and the extraordinary fact that you are alive. And the fresh air and sunshine will wake your body up and set your rhythm for the day.
Alyssa Lau

Hong Kong airport glory days: Breathtaking photos - CNN.com - 0 views

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hong kong airport glory days photos inspiration

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    • Alyssa Lau
      Alyssa Lau on 02 Oct 13
       
      Though, it may seem odd that im annotating an article about the defunct Kai Tak Airport.  This airport does seem to relate to the concept of mindfulness and the process of focusing on one task at a time. 
  • "Passengers lucky enough to have a window seat had a fantastic view of the south side of Hong Kong Island, then Central and the harbor before landing over Kowloon."
    • Alyssa Lau
      Alyssa Lau on 02 Oct 13
       
      This portion of the article is highlighted because it explains that even though the task at hand is difficult, those who seek the opportunity, those who are lucky or fortunate, get to have a some sort of "fantastic view" on life.  This view may impact their life. 
    • Alyssa Lau
      Alyssa Lau on 02 Oct 13
       
      "Landing in Kai Tak was a hair-raising event even for experienced pilots."  Even though, a person may think that a task is simple and easy to do, even the most experienced person will have some difficulties trying to get the task done. 
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  • landing in Kai Tak was a hair-raising event even for experienced pilots.
  • 45-degree turn below 500 feet to line up with the runway, literally flying between the high-rise buildings, passing close to the famous orange and white checkerboard as you made that final turn toward the runway,"
Kathy Chu

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    • Lexy Martin
      Lexy Martin on 22 Oct 13
       
      "patriotism is a maggot in their heads." this view strikes me in a weird way. I have always known patriotism to be a good thing, not a "maggot"- bad thing. Who says that patriotism causes racism?
    • Kathy Chu
      Kathy Chu on 23 Oct 13
       
      Thoreau describes to his audience that there is much more to life. Instead of resting our eyes to sleep, we should go out and explore the world and ourselves. within it
  • The universe is wider than ourviews of it.
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  • one advancesconfidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live thelife which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpectedin common hours.
  • desire to speak somewhere withoutbounds; like a man in a waking moment,
  • Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed and in suchdesperate enterprises? If a man does not keep pace with his com-panions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Lethim step to the music which he hears, h
  • However mean your life is, meet it and live it; do not shun it andcall it hard names
  • Do not trouble yourself much to getnew things, whether clothes or friends. Turn the old; return to them.Things do not change; we change.
  • The light which puts out our eyes is darkness to us.Only that day dawns to which we are awake. There is more day todawn. The sun is but a morning star.
Robert Coady

7 Mindfulness Tips to Energize Your Writing | Write to Done - 0 views

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      Robert Coady on 30 Sep 13
       
      This article, instead of setting up a rigid list of guidelines, allows for the trouble one can go through when writing, and encourages you to embrace what you can't control.
  • That’s right, almost paradoxically, a state of “no-mind” can produce excellent results in your life in terms of creativity and productivity.
  • deep breath
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  • getting a ‘feel’ for what you are writing, rather than merely analyzing the content.
  • Instead of demanding of yourself that your work meet a certain standard, ask yourself “what would I like to write if I could write anything in the world?”
  • Recognize that “If’s” have their purpose, but just ask yourself if you could let go of the particular “if” for just this moment.
  • The need for perfection
  • 1. Analysis paralysis
  • Being good enough
  • Letting your opinion of yourself shape the quality of your writing is something we all do but few of us realize
  • Motivation and rationalization (“I’ll do it tomorrow”)
  • Become mindful that you are withdrawing into yourself and ruminating, rather than expressing yourself externally. Notice when you begin thinking about a task rather than doing it and ask yourself “would I rather internalize and think right now to no end or would I rather be producing something real right now?” Use mindfulness to catch yourself and transform rumination into action on-the-spot.
    • kurt stavenhagen
      kurt stavenhagen on 01 Oct 13
       
      Appreciate this post Rob. I like this tie here between mindfulness and immediate mindful action.
  • Becoming mindful of the value you assign your writing involves setting aside time every day to write and treating it as almost a “sacred space.”
  • Quick tips for mindful writing
David Dunn

12 Essential Rules to Live More Like a Zen Monk : zenhabits - 2 views

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  • We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize
  • Smile, breathe and go slowly
  • who among us can’t use a little more concentration, tranquility, and mindfulness in our lives?
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  • Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine
  • Do one thing at a time.
  • Do it slowly and deliberately.
  • Do it completely.
  • Do less.
  • Put space between things.
  • Develop rituals.
  • Designate time for certain things.
  • Devote time to sitting.
  • Smile and serve others.
  • Make cleaning and cooking become meditation.
  • Think about what is necessary.
  • Live simply.
  • Before enlightenment chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water
    • kurt stavenhagen
      kurt stavenhagen on 01 Oct 13
       
      Fun quote. Again Rob, pithy.
    • Robert Coady
      Robert Coady on 30 Sep 13
       
      The concept of mindfulness is expressed in a set of rules that were created through the observation of the masters of Zen- Zen monks. The author expresses that it is possible to modernize mindfulness, and that it is possible to live more like a Zen monk without actually becoming one.
  • “We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
  • simplicity of their lives, the concentration and mindfulness of every activity, the calm and peace they find in their days.
  • “We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.”
  • Robert Coady on 30 Sep 13
     
    This article reviews and reiterates many of the ideas that we read about in class, from a different point of view.
Rebecca Lurie

Fashion Buyers Tap Business Smarts - WSJ.com - 0 views

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fashion buyers

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  • look for clothing, sometimes several seasons ahead of time, which will eventually be sold in stores.
  • spent doing retail analysis and communicating with store associates and managers about how to make smart purchasing decisions and minimize marked-down inventory.
  • spend long hours working while on business trips, though tacking on extras days to sightsee abroad
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  • learn about looks a year before they hit stores and have the power to bring those pieces to the sales floor,
  • build relationships with designers who can set their retail outlets apart.
  • specially stressful in this economy because people want to buy merchandise on sale."
  • Each level typically takes one or two years to climb. After five to seven years experience, buyers can become divisional merchandise managers, overseeing a group of buyers.
Rebecca Lurie

To-Do Lists - Time Management Training from MindTools.com with FREE template! - 0 views

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To-do list

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  • prioritizing tasks, you plan the order in which you'll do them, so that you can tell what needs your immediate attention, and what you can leave until later.
  • To-Do Lists are essential if you're going to beat work overload.
  • allocating priorities from A (very important, or very urgent) to F (unimportant, or not at all urgent).
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  • imply work your way through it in order
  • in a sales-type role, a good way to motivate yourself is to keep your To-Do List relatively short, and aim to complete it every day.
  • Or, imagine you're in a sales role and have a long list of people who you need to talk to. You write out a list of everyone you need to call and every client you need to see, and start prioritizing.
Paul Brahan

Mindfulness Helps You Become a Better Leader - Bill George - Harvard Business Review - 0 views

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      Paul Brahan on 04 Oct 13
       
      Although this article kinda goes into Harvard BSing about how they are teaching their students to change the lives of their colleagues, it is a great starting point for anyone writing about mindfulness in business. Goes into detail about how the recession made people realized success wasn't measured in monetary amounts. 
  • anna magnuson on 30 Sep 13
     
    a lot of people view success as one day getting a certain position in a job, but we should measure how successful we are by contributing to society my making beneficial changes.
David Dunn

Fishing for relaxation. - by Simon Wright - Helium - 0 views

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  • The fact that fishing can be relaxing should be no great surprise. It often involves travelling to beautiful quiet locations and sitting looking out upon the water, whilst waiting for a fish to bite. The location with its sights, sounds and smells can be instantly relaxing. Imagine closing your eyes and hearing just the slow rise and fall of the waves and inhaling the scent of the sea air. Fishing provides time to think and is an escape from a hectic day job or from having to deal with screaming kids.
  • Some anglers will prefer to fish alone but, equally, many prefer to fish with a friend or friends. This can allow you to engage in some friendly banter whilst you wait for the first fish to be caught.
David Dunn

Between Here and Home: Fishing for mindfulness in the stream of time - 0 views

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  • “TIME is but the stream I go fishing in”.
  • With acceptance comes a sense of wonder; each warm day passing to the timeless thrum of cicadas rather than the ticking of the clock.
Richard Ofosuhene

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  • I have found that getting away for a few days fishing recharges my batteries and helps me get through that boredom of work and some parts of life.
  • When I am fishing/camping I find all of my issues  seem to just fade away leaving me with a overwhelming feeling of peace
  • Richard Ofosuhene on 04 Oct 13
     
    I didn't know fishing could help a person overcome stress and problems until I read this. I thought that was interesting to me.
Darren Ferony

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  • Our brains can't do even two independent things that require conscious thought, especially if those two things involve different goals.
    • Darren Ferony
      Darren Ferony on 02 Oct 13
       
      This article emphasizes the practice of mindfulness and full attention on one thing at a time as apposed to multitasking because your brain cannot process two things at once, especially if they are two different goals. 
  • the problem... the brain isn't a computer, and in many cases the brain works much more slowly than a modern processor.
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  • Practicing mindfulness is like adding more hours to your day. If you're mindful, time slows down. You get more done, enjoy things more, and feel less stress. These are big claims, but anyone who's practiced mindful meditation or, like me, mindfulness-hold-the-meditation-thanks, will swear it's true.
  • But imagine what it would be like if every time you
  • gave that person all your attention.
  • 100% mindful, totally there, perfect eye contact, YOU.
  • If you want to get more done, be mindful. If you want to have more time, be mindful. Mindful means one thing at a time.
Emily Vargas

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  • the anxiety tends to persist and may even become worse
  • I recently wrote about the things I do to (attain and) maintain mental health, and in an earlier post I wrote about my choice to live intentionally, to live an examined life:
  • It only requires pausing in your day, or even in your week or month, to be aware of your interior and exterior worlds.
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  • What am I doing? Is it what I want to be doing? Is there a change I’d like to see? Can I bring it about? What path am I on; is it likely to bring me to where I want to go?
  • By interior world I mean thoughts, feelings, wishes, desires, discomfort, contentment, hopes, satisfaction, anger, delight… a kind of mindfulne
  • I was very interested to see that my intuition about using mindfulness to cope with stress and anxiety was borne out in a small Danish study that was published this past April
  • The women participating in the study had been diagnosed with breast cancer at Stage I, II or III and had undergone surgery
  • In any case, the statistical results are far less important to me than my lived experience: mindfulness exercises and meditation and living an examined life help me to cope better with stress and anxiety, and that is all the proof I need
Savanna Canale

Celebrities Who Meditate | TracyQuantum - 0 views

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      Savanna Canale on 02 Oct 13
       
      This article is interesting because it shows how celebrities in the spot light used mindfulness and meditation to either help them get over a hard time in their lives or helped them understand themselves. This allowed them to have a few minutes a day to just be alone in silence and relax since their lives are so fast pace.
Emily Vargas

How Mindfulness Can Mitigate the Cognitive Symptoms of Depression | Psych Central - 0 views

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mindfulness depression psych

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  • can be very helpful in improving the cognitive symptoms of depression.
  • Cognitive symptoms can impair all areas of a person’s life. For instance, poor concentratio
  • n can interfere with your job or schoolwork
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  • Focusing on the here and now helps individuals become aware of their negative thoughts, acknowledge them without judgment and realize they’re not accurate reflections of reality, writes author William Marchand, M.D.
  • Depression and Bipolar Disorder: Your Guide to Recovery
  • psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments.
  • individuals start to see their thoughts as less powerfu
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
  • It’s based on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
  • MBCT teaches individuals to detach from distorted and negative thinking patterns, which can trigger the return of depression.
  • a program developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. MBSR includes mindfulness tools, such as meditation, a body scan and hatha yoga, along with education about stress and assertiveness, according to Marchand.
  • Getting professional treatment for depression is vital. But there are complementary mindfulness practices readers can try on their own
  • is essentially training one’s attention to maintain focus and avoid mind wandering
  • 10 to 15 minutes to meditate on most days.
  • Whether you’re eating, showering or getting dressed, you can practice mindfulness while doing any activity, according to Marchand, also a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Utah School of Medicine
  • Another option is to take a mindful walk, which also is helpful because it includes exercise, “an important component of healing.”
  • Mindfulness is a valuable practice for improving the cognitive symptoms of depression, such as distorted thinking and distractibility
  • realize that thoughts are not facts and refocus their attention to the present.
Savanna Canale

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      Savanna Canale on 03 Oct 13
       
      Meditation companies are being hired to come into the businesses workplace to teach the employees how to meditate and be mindful. This has been proven to increase productivity. This lowers stress levels as well.
  • effort to lower stress levels and boost productivity
  • has been shown that less mistakes are made after meditation sessions. 
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  • less likelihood of injury and accidents.
  • number of sick days taken by staff also fell dramatically
  • benefits
  • lowering of blood pressure
  • strengthening of the immune system
  • There are many triggers to stress in the work place including meeting deadlines, dealing with customers and also colleagues,
  • cutbacks, job sharing
  • they are less anxious about promotions and other managerial issues and feel they can relate better to colleagues and feel more confident in themselves
  • greater capacity to deal with stress.
  • teaching the group how to focus on a single thought or icon and tune out to thoughts and problems,
  • There is no doubt that the more technology advances the more people will come under increasing levels of stress
Emily Vargas

Mindfulness: The Anxiety Cure You Ought to Know | Refine the Mind - 0 views

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mindfulness anxiety

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  • While washing dishes or sweeping, direct your attention to the rhythm of the action. Listen closely to the swishing or scratching noises, smell the soap suds, or concentrate on your contracting muscles.
    • Emily Vargas
      Emily Vargas on 01 Oct 13
       
      Connect this back the article from the first project
  • We don’t often notice, but our senses of touch, smell, sight, and sound are constantly at work.
  • quiet your mind
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  • . The goal of mindful practices is to force us to be present, so we don’t waste precious days worrying.
  • Like most skills, it must be developed and refined
  • Try to quiet your mind and focus on your sensations for even 10 or 15 seconds at a tim
  • while walking, cleaning, and showering.
  • Mindfulness: A Wonderful Anxiety Cure You Ought to Know
  •  irrational form of fear.
  • Mindfulness is a practice that allows you to be content and alive in the present moment.
  • Anxieties try to tell you that something bad might happen, that you might not be good enough, or that someone might be thinking poorly of you.
  • Anxiety stems from the evolutionary by-product of exaggerated fear
  • I’ve understood for years that anxiety is counterproductive, but knowing it is and actually stopping it from affecting me are two different things.
  • Mindfulness is nearly infallible for helping to alleviate stress and worry
  • Mindfulness is a conscientious activity. It is an effort to do the opposite of what our brains naturally do.
  • When performing a task, mindfulness means directing our entire focus to that one task. No multi-tasking. No daydreaming.
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