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7 Breathing Exercises for a Balanced Mind and Body
By The Mindful Leader Team
The Benefits of Breathing Exercises
Practicing breathing exercises offers several benefits for both physical and mental well-being. First and foremost, conscious breathing helps to regulate the body's stress response, which can reduce feelings of anxiety and promote relaxation. Deep, slow breaths activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which counteracts the "fight-or-flight" response and induces a state of calm. Additionally, focused breathing increases oxygen s…
September Mindfulness and Workplace Wellness Research Round-Up
By The Mindful Leader Team
This month, we first look at how hope might be more important than mindfulness in times of stress before reviewing the key findings of this year’s Well-Being at Work report. Then, we explore the effectiveness of telehealth mindfulness-based interventions for chronic pain treatment as well as Gen Z’s skills and expectations in the workplace. We conclude with the surgeon general’s advisory addressing the mental health and well-being of parents. We have summarized the ma…
Time to Kill Kindness?
By Mo Edjlali, Mindful Leader Founder & CEO
Picture this: You're walking down a hallway, and suddenly you're surrounded by pastel-colored posters screaming "BE KIND!" at you from every angle. Are you in a kindergarten? A psychiatric ward? Or perhaps some Orwellian nightmare where Big Brother has been replaced by a giant smiley face?
Okay, okay, I admit it - that title is a bit click-baity. We're not actually advocating for the death of kindness here (put down those pitchforks, please). But sti…
August Monthly Newsletter
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[9th Summit] Final Days to save $200 Early Bird ends August 30 Plus: Fall 2024 Certification Program Enrollment Now Open! Hello Mindful Leaders, How can practicing Political Shadow Work help individuals bridge the widening political divide in today's society? Is the mindfulness movement secretly a tool for liberal indoctrination, or could it be the key to bridging America's deepening political divide? What does the latest research say about the decline in happiness among young adults,… |
Embracing the Shadow: 5 Ways to Cultivate Political Compassion
By Mo Edjlali, Mindful Leader Founder & CEO
In today's fractured political landscape, disagreements have escalated beyond mere differences of opinion. People live in entirely different realities, a divide tearing at the fabric of society. This polarization isn't just about winning arguments anymore – it's affecting mental health, relationships, and even physical well-being.
However, there's hope. We’ve put together a set of practices, many that you might already be familiar with, that can help…
August Mindfulness and Workplace Wellness Research Round-Up
By The Mindful Leader Team
This month, we first explore the decline in happiness among young adults before looking at the long-term effects of a mindfulness-based program on altered states of consciousness. Then, we shift to data on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the workplace and the not-so-beneficial outcomes of mindfulness-based interventions for elementary school children. Lastly, we conclude with a study that points to the value of mental health training for line manage…
Permission to Feel: How to Unlock the Power of Emotions
Session Summary
A powerful session at the 2022 Mindful Leader Summit, led by Marc Brackett, Ph.D., Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, focused on the critical role of emotional intelligence in personal and professional success. It discussed how emotional intelligence influences leadership, learning, and overall well-being. Key principles highlighted include the necessity of emotional intelligence in leadership, the RULER framework for developing emotional skills, and the mor…
Mindfulness: A Tool for Polarization or America's Political Healer?
By Mo Edjlali, Mindful Leader Founder & CEO
As I sit here, just outside the political pressure cooker of Washington D.C., I can't help but reflect on the state of our nation. The polarization in American politics has reached a fever pitch, and it's hard to ignore the tension in the air. It reminds me of a pivotal conversation I had years ago - one that challenged my thinking and led me to a profound realization about mindfulness in our politically charged world.
Back in 2017, fresh off a cont…
July Monthly Newsletter
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[9th Summit] Final Weeks to save $200 Early Bird ends August 30 Hello Mindful Leaders, How can the mindfulness industry ensure that mindfulness practices remain truly secular and independent from their Buddhist origins, while still preserving the integrity and transformative potential of these practices? What does the latest research tell us about employee engagement and wellbeing, MBSR for patients with MS and rheumatoid arthritis, and self-administered mindfulness techniques in reduc… |
Exploring Dual Anchor Meditation: Waves and Breath
By The Mindful Leader Team
In the realm of mindfulness practices, we often seek new ways to deepen our awareness and connection with the present moment. Today, we're exploring an innovative approach that combines two powerful elements of meditation: breath awareness and sound focus. Inspired by the rhythmic nature of ocean waves, this dual anchor practice invites us to expand our attention in a unique and potentially enriching way.
Mindfulness practices have long been recognized for their pote…