In our second episode on mindfulness, we take another look at Altered Traits by Daniel Goleman & Richard Davidson to see what science can show us about the effects of mindfulness. The authors take a look at the history of what brain research can prove when it comes to the beneficial effects of practicing mindfulness. We explore some of the proven benefits such as:

• Lowering amygdala response. 
• Reducing the intensity of pain. 
• Preventing burn out. 
• Lowering cortisol levels. 
• Preventing emotional hijacking. 
• Better executive function control.  
  • Paying attention.  
  • Organizing, planning, and prioritizing. 
  • Starting tasks and staying focused on them to completion.  
  • Understanding different points of view.  
  • Regulating emotions.  
• Improving all types of attention & ignore distractions.  
• Reducing personal melodrama. 
• Increase in "flow" state where people perform at their best. 
• Reduce "stickiness" of our thoughts, emotions, and impulses. 

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