My mindfulness presentation for #tminnovation September 2015

2. Mindfulness is
“the awareness that emerges through paying attention on
purpose”
(Jon Kabat-Zinn)

3. Mindfulness – A Snapshot of the Research
 Improves attention, emotional regulation, perspective
taking
 Improves happiness, wellbeing, immune response
 Helps with stress, anxiety, depression and addictive
behaviours
 Improves rational decision-making
 Improves social responsibility
 Improves mood and working memory, complex thought
and problem solving
 Raises emotional intelligence and improves relationships

6. Mindfulness is…
“the power tool that all
the other literacies
depend upon”
(Howard Rheingold, Net
Smart: How to thrive
online)