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Scientific Studies
There is more and more scientific evidence that a mindfulness practice can be very helpful in the workplace.
The British Government
The British Government conducted a mindfulness study to test the effectiveness of mindfulness and meditation techniques in the corporate environment. The results of this study can be found in the book “Mindfulness @ Work: Reduce stress, live mindfully and be happier and more productive at work by Anna Black
The number of days off for stress, anxiety and depression have fallen by 71% over the following three years.
Absences for all conditions dropped by 50% over that time.
80% of participants reporting improvements in their relationships,
79% improvements in their ability to relax,
64% improvements in sleep patterns
53% improvements in happiness at work.
100+ Scientific Benefits of Meditation
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Alzheimer’s Study
To reduce pre-Alzheimer’s cognitive impairment, get to the yoga mat – UCLA study finds yoga, meditation more effective than memory-boosting exercises click here
Youtube
Pema Chodron – This Lousy World
Lizzie Velasquez – How do you define yourself
Katie Owens – Active Listening
Lee Holden – Qi Gong
Meditation Groups
West University Seniors
Meets the second and fourth Wednesdays on Zoom
from 2pm to 3:30 pm
Led by Stan Merrill
Call the West University Senior Center to enroll. 713 662 5896
Insight Meditation Group – Website
Meets every Monday 7 to 8:30 pm at Unitarian Universalist Church – Led by Ginger Clarkson
Recommended Books
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“Say This, Not That:” by Carl Alasko Ph. D. Amazon
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“10% Happier:” by Dan Harris Amazon
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“Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life”by Marshall B. Rosenberg Amazon
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Shantideva – “Engaging in Bodhisattva Behavior”– translated from by Alexander Berzin, 2004 – Chapter 6. Showing Patience
Articles
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NY Times Article – How to start a meditation Practice Click Here
5 Brutal Truths about life click here
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1) Worrying is useless…
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2) If we want to be happy, we must see reality for what it is…
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3) We need to accept change actively…
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4) The root of suffering is pursuing temporary feelings…
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5) Meditation is the path to reducing suffering
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Mix of Six – Six things that you can do to prevent Cancer click here
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Mindfulness and Athletes click here
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Mindfulness techniques for children click here
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PBS 2 hour special – Schools of the future containing a section on Meditation training for children click here
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Meditation in schools in Baltimore: click here
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Want to Raise Your IQ by 23 Percent? Neuroscience Says Take Up This Simple Habit by By Melanie Curtin click here
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The World’s Happiest Man Wishes You Wouldn’t Call Him That. BY MICHAEL PATERNITI click here
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Why Facts Don’t Change our Mind – (The article is a book review about Confirmation Bias or Motivational Reasoning. The fact that we only believe the things that reinforce our preconceived ideas.) click here