"In Develop a Healthy Mind, Daniel Goleman, author of Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence and Richard Davidson, neuroscientist and founder of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds highlight what the latest scientific research tells us about our brain functions and common psychological conditions, habits, and what it means to have a healthy mind. They answer questions such as: How can attention training enhance emotional intelligence abilities? What are the different types of attention - and how can we recognize them? Why is it crucial to teach our children how to focus? How can we develop an attention training practice that suits our needs and style? Included are guided exercises to help you practice attention-training skills at work, at home, and in the classroom. Guided exercises include: Sensory Focus, Body Scan, Breath Exercise, Listening Exercise, Breath Count, Enhancing Listening and Communication, and Managing Negative Emotions."
"Mindfulness trainings for the workplace - based on traditional Buddhist practices - to help reduce stress, increase productivity, and encourage creative problem solving.
Developed and narrated by Mirabai Bush - key contributor to Google's Search Inside Yourself curriculum, mindfulness meditation teacher, and organizational management expert. Bush has led mindfulness trainings at many innovative organizations including Google, Monsanto and Hearst Publications. Participants in her programs report reduced stress, increased productivity, more creative problem solving, and improved relationships.
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""Mirabai is a gem. She is wise, compassionate, and deeply experienced in creating a mindful workplace. She was a key player in establishing mindfulness as part of Search Inside Yourself at Google, where it is transforming the workplace.""
- Chade-Meng Tan, Jolly Good Fellow of Google and bestselling author of Search Inside Yourself
This More Than Sound exclusive includes guided practices to:
Enhance listening skills
Manage negative emotions
Cope with change
Increase focus
Develop creative problem solving skills
Better understand co-workers' emotional states
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