Things to do Embrace do nothing time

Amidst the achievement society, we got to embrace the non-achievement parts of life.

"In a world of excess doing, we need to develop the capacity to mindfully choose not to do.  This is far from easy, as it means confronting deeply held beliefs, many cultural and personal, that have served us well to date: “Time is money.” “If it’s not done perfectly, it isn’t worth doing.” Even the tyranny of the seemingly positive “Carpe Diem” in which we must make every moment count."

We need moments of not doing; we need moments that don’t count.

Things to do (actions) - 8 weeks MBSR program - 1. Mindfulness meditation practices: These practices involve paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgmental way, typically by focusing on the breath, body sensations, or other sensory experiences. 2. Gentle yoga or other mindful movement practices help cultivate body awareness and reduce physical tension and stress. 3. Group discussions: Participants in MBSR programs typically have opportunities to discuss their experiences with meditation practices and explore how to apply mindfulness in daily life. 4. Homework assignments: Participants are usually asked to practice mindfulness meditation and/or mindful movement practices on their own between classes to help reinforce what they've learned. 5. Teacher support: Participants receive guidance and support from a trained MBSR teacher throughout the program.

Improves: improvements in self-compassion, empathy, mindfulness, and emotional well-being

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