Mindfulness Robert Broughton The Northern Centre for Mindfulness and Compassion © 2010, Robert...

Mindfulness

Robert BroughtonThe Northern Centre for

Mindfulness and Compassion

© 2010, Robert Broughton, YorkMBSR

Eating

Sleep

Pain

Depression StressAnger Relationships

“The awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally to the unfolding of experience, moment to moment”

Jon Kabat-Zinn 2003

Longer term effects• Sense of calm and wellbeing that extends

beyond time spent meditating• Increased capacity to handle difficult

situations and emotions• Increased empathy and compassion• Better memory and attentional capacity

React

Respond

Non mindful reactionAvoidance, suppressionEndless DistractionsNegative thinking and rumination

Mindful ResponseOpenness to whatever arisesNon-judgingAcceptanceBuild self a safe platform – open, observe, calm, connected

• Experiential not theoretical• A temporary intentional state that over time

becomes a trait that is more conducive towards health and wellbeing

It’s not difficult to be mindful.It’s difficult to remember to be mindful

• Robert Broughton• www.YorkMBSR.co.uk• Relax@YorkMBSR.co.uk• 07730 059 634