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By The Mindful Leader Team

In the 1950s, legendary golfer Walter Hagen offered sage advice in his book "The Walter Hagen Story," reminding us, "You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way." This counsel has evolved into the well-known exhortation to "stop and smell the roses," a metaphor for taking time out of our busy lives to appreciate the small joys and natural beauty around us. This concept aligns perfectly with the practice …

Session Summary

Pilar Gerasimo's captivating session at the 2019 Mindful Leader Summit, offered profound insights into navigating the complexities of societal expectations while prioritizing individual well-being. Against the backdrop of her personal journey and experiences, Pilar highlighted key principles for fostering healthier environments within organizations and embracing holistic wellness practices.

Key Highlights  

• Challenging Societal Norms: Pilar Gerasimo shares her personal journ…

By The Mindful Leader Team

In this month's research roundup, we learn how to use social norms to destigmatize mental health, the importance of addressing the unique mental health challenges that women face, how HR’s role in promoting mental health is evolving, the influence of frequency and duration of meditation, and how mindfulness effects working memory. We have summarized the main ideas and key takeaways below with links to the full articles and sources.

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By Mo Edjlali, Mindful Leader Founder & CEO

The episode "Belief" from the series Mind Field explores the profound impact of belief and suggestion on human perception and experience. The central experiment of the episode, described as a "reverse exorcism," is designed not to expel a spirit from an individual but rather to induce the sensation of a spirit entering them. This concept, while fabricated for the purpose of the experiment, serves as a vehicle to investigate the power of belief and the…

Session Summary

An engaging session at the 2019 Mindful Leader Summit, led by Dr. Mark Campbell, delved into the profound intersection of mindfulness and leadership. Dr. Campbell, renowned for his expertise in organizational psychology, highlighted the pivotal role of mindfulness in nurturing effective leadership practices. Throughout the session, he discussed practical strategies for integrating mindfulness into leadership roles while emphasizing the transformative power of compassion and empa…

By The Mindful Leader Team

What is Reality Therapy? 

Reality Therapy, developed by psychiatrist William Glasser in the 1960s, is a powerful approach that helps individuals take responsibility for their choices and actions, ultimately leading to improved mental well-being and relationships. This article aims to provide an overview of Reality Therapy, its key principles, and its application in various aspects of life, as well as a self-guided practice to explore how to apply this approach in per…

By The Mindful Leader Team

This month, we examine the potential of online mindfulness interventions for improving mental health in university students as well as its promise in reducing distress in those with chronic tinnitus. Then, we shift to an exploration of integrating relational mindfulness practices in the online classroom before looking at the impact of mindfulness apps on different psychological behaviors. Lastly, we review Metzinger’s latest book on consciousness. We have summarized t…

By Dr. Gus Castellanos, Guest Contributor

Earlier this year, I wrote about my concerns regarding the future of mindfulness. These centered around the decline in participation in MBPs, partly due to competition from tele-mental health services (covered by insurance) and psychedelics (quick fix) as alternatives; the emergence of inadequately trained teachers; the plethora of apps and asynchronous digital programs; the continued overpromotion and commodification; and the influence of AI.

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