Episode 10: Cultivating Mindfulness with Dr. Ellen Langer

“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 onWhy she’s called the ‘Mother of Mindfulness’Why most people tend to predict and jump on the negative sideWhat mindful optimism is and why it’s idealHow to deal with disappointmentsHer definition of mindfulnessWhy most people are not mindfulWhat being mindful meansWhy most people don’t engage in mindfulnessWhy people daydreamHow to calm yourself down when feeling anxiousOn the decision-making class she’s teachingWhat she wants listeners to know about mindfulnessThe 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.