Brain Spa Session: WSHDC Political Section
Powering High Functioning Teams with Mindfulness
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Key Documents
Jan 12 slides from complete presentation
Summary of key benefits of mindfulness in ENG and FR - please see below for more extensive coverage of the science.
Examples of automated stress response related to physical body, emotions, behaviours, and thoughts.
Detailed SCARF models with sample threat/rewards activators.
Mindful Moments ‘Aide-Mémoire’
If mindfulness is about being in the moment, it only takes a moment to practice.
Moment = a particle sufficient enough to tip the scales
100 Day Plan
Let us help you get started with a mindfulness or rest-based practice with the 4Cs of success: Consistent Practice, Commitment, Compassion and Community.
You will be invited to articulate your approach to each of these, be witnessed in your efforts and receive further accountability support (optional).
Suggested Articles/Media For Further Study
[Article] Mindfulness in the Age of Complexity HBR interview with Ellen Langer
[Article] To Control Your Life, Control What You Pay Attention To (HBR) by Maura Thomas
[Article] The Science of Meditation by Hugh Delehanty (Mindful Magazine)
[Article] Feeling Blah During the Pandemic? It’s Called Languishing by Adam Grant (NYT)
[Article] Workism is Making Americans Miserable by Derek Thompson (The Atlantic)
[Video] How to Make Stress Your Friend by Kelly McGonigal (TED Talk)
[Book] Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, Amelia Nagoski
[Book] Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness by David A. Treleaven
Tools To Support Your Personal Practice
[Apps] Headspace, Calm.com, Insight Timer (multilingual), Liberate, Shine, Healthy Minds
[Audio] 10-min Guided Meditations by Brain Spa
[Biofeedback Wearable] Muse
Other Tools That We Love
[Community] Caveday for Guided Work Flow Sprints (or try www.caveday.org/sprint)
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