Mindfulness—the practice of present-moment awareness with openness and non-judgment—has been shown in the lab and across a variety of different contexts to enhance both personal well-being, creativity, and astute professionalism. By cultivating mindfulness, one can develop greater emotional regulation, mitigate burnout and anxiety, cognitive overload, and enhance resilience.
A cultivation of the right attention and awareness can also foster better work-life balance. A mindful scientist and citizen is more likely to engage in open-minded inquiry, listen deeply, and approach challenges with greater fines and composure.
This session intends to provide a brief, informal overview of mindfulness, including tips & basic practice as part of skillful living. Open discussion and dialogue will be encouraged to promote sharing and reflection and how to apply the “simple but not easy” practice to daily life.
Thao N. Le, PhD, MPH is currently serving as Professor & Chair in the Family Consumer Sciences Department in CTAHR. She received her Masters in Public Health in Behavioral Sciences at the University of California Berkeley, and PhD in Psychology at the University of California Davis.Her... Read More →
