CRISIS ATHLETE™
Learn more about the 'why' behind
MINDFULNESS
What is mindfulness?
MINDFULNESS is simply… NOTICING WHAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.
Mindfulness is the practice of purposely bringing your attention to the present moment and noticing it without judgement.
Why practice mindfulness?
Mindfulness studies on the brain have found that it is a key element in stress reduction and has direct impact on happiness and overall well-being.
Mindfulness also decreases the brain’s 'Default Network' — or tendency to ruminate, which helps decrease anxiety and depression.
While all the exact neuropathways are unknown, mounting scientific evidence shows mindfulness may even be the “magic bullet” for overall preventive health if there is one.
Mindfulness helps to calm the Vagus Nerve, one of the central nerves controlling many of the autonomous body functions we don’t even think about and often take for granted—such as heart rate, breathing, ability to swallow, and perspiration.
What does neuroscience say about mindfulness?
TIPS AND ACTIVITIES
How do I practice mindfulness?
You don’t have to be an expert to BEGIN to reap the benefits.
START today with simple, quick, effective tactics.
Individual
Breathe
It can be as simple as taking a 30 second break to be present and breathe.
Team
Team meeting
If you would like your team to be more focused in your meetings, start your meetings by having people take 3-5 deep breaths first.
Individual
Reminders
Set reminders on your phone to be mindful.
Individual
Use an App
Download apps like Calm or Headspace that have easy and quick mindfulness exercises.
Want to learn more?
Contact us for more information on how we can leverage advances in neuroscience to understand human behavior, cultivate growth, and get results for you and your organization.
