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Episode 10: Cultivating Mindfulness with Dr. Ellen Langer

August 16, 2020 • CoryAnn Kleinhaus • Episode 10

“Mindfulness” is thrown around in our modern vocabulary, but what does it actually mean? Dr. Ellen Langer, the Mother of Mindfulness and Harvard professor, has researched this subject for over 40 years. In this episode we’ll learn what mindfulness is and how to practice it.

Being present in the here and now is important for improving our mental well-being. It improves our relationships, increases contentment in life, and decreases our anxiety. Being present also has tremendous influences on our physical body and health. Did you know that mindfully working out can help you get fit faster? Dr. Ellen Langer shares about the many incredible benefits of mindfulness.

Key takeaways

A little bit about her research and what her focus is on
Why she’s called the ‘Mother of Mindfulness’
Why most people tend to predict and jump on the negative side
What mindful optimism is and why it’s ideal
How to deal with disappointments
Her definition of mindfulness
Why most people are not mindful
What being mindful means
Why most people don’t engage in mindfulness
Why people daydream
How to calm yourself down when feeling anxious
On the decision-making class she’s teaching
What she wants listeners to know about mindfulness
The peerless benefits of mindfulness

Book

Mindfulness by Dr. Ellen Langer - https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Ellen-J-Langer/dp/B004UM266U

Dr. Ellen Langer Bio:
EL is a professor of psychology at Harvard University. She is the recipient of four Distinguished Scientist awards and the Liberty Science Genius Award. Professor Langer has published over 200 scientific papers and 12 books including the best seller, Mindfulness. Having researched the topic for over forty years, it is not surprising that she is known as The Mother of Mindfulness.