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Some Mindfulness Meditation “Hacks”

March 12, 2014 by Dr. Mike Brooks 1 Comment

In my previous blog, I discussed how/why mindfulness is the “master” key to change. Mindfulness is being in the present moment nonjudgmentally. Mindfulness is a […]

Filed Under: Brain & Neuroscience, Happiness & Well-Being, Mindfulness Tagged With: attention, Exercise, focus, gym, hacks, meditation, Mindfulness, practice, well-being

No Time to Meditate? Here’s an Easy Solution!

July 5, 2011 by Dr. Mike Brooks 1 Comment

Meditation has immeasurable benefits – decreasing stress, improving well-being, reducing cardiovascular disease, and so on. The society we live in seems so fast-paced sometimes that […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being, Mindfulness, Negative Moods & Emotions Tagged With: breath, breathing, meditation, Mindfulness, Stress

“Mindsight” by Dr. Daniel Siegel (Book Recommendation)

February 20, 2011 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

I recently completed the audiobook version of Mindsight by Dr. Dan Siegel. He provided the reading and, fortunately, possesses a wonderfully soothing and engaging speaking […]

Filed Under: Book & Media Recommendations, Brain & Neuroscience - Book & Media Recs, Happiness & Well-Being - Book & Media Recs, Mindfulness - Book & Media Recs Tagged With: brain, interpersonal neurobiology, meditation, Mindfulness, mindsight

My New Year’s Resolutions-Reflections

January 17, 2011 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

So, I’ve been tracking my 5 New Year’s Resolutions here. I thought I’d do a little update to describe my experiences thus far. Well, as […]

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Quotes by the Dalai Lama

June 26, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

If you’re in the need of a quick “pick-me-up”, or want an thought to ruminate on while meditating, check out this page with quotes from […]

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A Path With Heart by Jack Kornfield (book recommendation)

March 22, 2010 by Dr. Pittman McGehee Leave a Comment

In previous posts I have talked about how mindfulness can be helpful in our lives.  In addition, I’ve mentioned that mindfulness can be a tool […]

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“Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain” by Sharon Begley (book recommendation)

February 11, 2010 by Dr. Mike Brooks 2 Comments

In this fascinating book, Sharon Begley (a science writer for Newsweek and previously for the Wall Street Journal) goes through some of the history of […]

Filed Under: Book & Media Recommendations, Brain & Neuroscience, Brain & Neuroscience - Book & Media Recs, Happiness & Well-Being Tagged With: brain, meditation, Mindfulness, neurons, neuroscience

Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn (audiobook recommendation)

January 23, 2010 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

I’ve read and listened to a number of books and presentations by Jon Kabat-Zinn. He earned a Ph.D. from MIT  in molecular biology in 1971. […]

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The Health Benefits of Yoga

November 8, 2009 by Dr. Stacy Stewart Leave a Comment

“Relax your body and mind and let your Spirit soar high.”     – Remez Sasson Yoga is a way to relax both your mind and body […]

Filed Under: Happiness & Well-Being Tagged With: anxiety, depression, insomnia, meditation, mental health, sleep, Stress, yoga

Meditation On-the-Go

April 5, 2009 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Many people believe that, to meditate, one needs to be seated in lotus position for an hour with incense burning in the background. That’s one […]

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