I was asked after a recent talk to post the acronym “STOP.” Quoted from the Umass Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program, STOP is a way to remind ourselves to take a mental break when we need one, or to schedule one a few times a day. Whenever the day is starting to feel hectic or overwhelming (or even when it is going smoothly), we can pause, take stock of where our minds have been running, let ourselves settle for a moment, and decide what we want to do next.
STOP stands for:
S – Stop what you are doing
T – Take a breath (or several)
O- Observe what you are thinking, as well as what you are feeling, both emotionally and physically
P – Proceed, choosing with intention what step to take next
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Here’s another article referencing the recent Umass study showing changes in the brain after an eight-week mindfulness based stress reduction program. This January 28th NY Times article by Tara Parker-Pope touches on other related studies showing various benefits in life. As of the time I’m posting this, it is the #5 most shared article on the NY Times website.
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Dr. Sara Lazar published another study showing physical changes in the brain seen after people begin a mindfulness meditation program. This does not suggest mindfulness to be a cure-all, but does again point towards concrete benefits to practices that help us slow down, manage our stress, and take care of ourselves in practical ways. People reported practicing on average less than half an hour a day …
For an article about the study click here
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Host: Dr. Perri Klass
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This article discusses another study confirming the benefits of mindfulness based therapies for a variety of conditions, particularly anxiety and depression.
To read the article:
click here
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