Apr 26, 2017 - UC Davis Center for Human Services. Organizational/Clinical Psychologist. UC Davis Occupational Health Services. Well-being Defined. Sk...
Mindfulness Practices: Powerful Tools to Maximize Motivation, Creativity & Engagement
Beth A. Cohen, Ph.D. Educator/Senior Consultant UC Davis Center for Human Services Organizational/Clinical Psychologist UC Davis Occupational Health Services
Well-being Defined Ability to Maintain Positive Emotion
Skill: Requires Exercise & Practice
Mindfulness Meditative Practices
Purpose Fulfillment
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Mindfulness & Work Health & Well-being
Productivity
Attention
Job Satisfaction
Concentration
Builds Immunity
Present
Reduces Illness
Myths of Meditation Meditation is a religion
You have to sit like a pretzel Meditation is complicated
“When I find the time, I will meditate”
“I will fail because I can’t stop thinking”
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Meditation is… Quieting body and mind Calm active state Discipline: Practice to form new habits Concentration on one task Cultivates Mindfulness: Living in the Present
Path of Meditation Panic Anxiety Worry
Relaxed
Calm
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The Secret
Neuroplasticity Defined Brain’s Ability to Build New Neural Connections Throughout Life Through Learning & Experiences
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Potential Health Benefits Improves quality of life Creates ENERGY Reduces anxiety and depression Enhances self-esteem Decreases chronic pain Reduces tension, anger, panic attacks Strengthens immunity Increases sleep quality Reduces substance abuse Reduces cardiac risks Decreases headache frequency
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Meditation Science Meditation Changes the Brain Monks and the fMRI Peace, Empathy, Comr5passion Well-being
Mindfulness Practices • Mindfulness • Guided Imagery • Yoga and Movement • Spiritual Practices • Body Time • Sound
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Meditation Process • Energizations and Stretches • Sit Upright • Closed Eyes Position • Measured Breathing • “I am” on Inhale; “Peace” on Exhale • Natural Breathing
