Mindfulness And Happiness

In a study done by Dane and Brummel (2013), it was statistically shown that mindfulness affected an employee’s intent to resign from his/her job (B = -.25, p = .013) (Dane & Brummel, 2013). Additionally, peer reviewed articles on mindfulness have shown a correlation with self-esteem (Brown & Ryan, 2003; Rasmussen & Pidgeon, 2010), vitality (Brown & Ryan, 2003), optimism (Brown & Ryan, 2003), agreeableness (Thompson & Waltz, 2007) and social anxiety (Dekeyser et al., 2008). These variables play a role in the well being and satisfaction that one has with his job and overall satisfaction with life.

Due to the composition of the sample, there are some limitations related to the generalizability of the study. Most of the participants were first-year undergraduate students (66%), women (80%), and whites (73%). Therefore, the results may not fully apply to men, nonwhites or non-traditional students. At the same time, the results may not be representative in individuals from non-Catholic religious beliefs. Despite the limitations, this study demonstrates the long-term positive effects of mindfulness

(2015) states, “Stress costs American companies an estimated $200 billion to $300 billion in lost productivity each year, and research suggests that mindfulness could be an effective antidote.” According to Hansen (2012), many researchers have conducted tests with results suggesting that becoming mindful reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and decreases depression and anxiety levels. Other benefits include the ability to build self-confidence as a leader (Smith, J.A, 2014). “The Benefits of Meditation,” (n.d) suggests that there are many physical and physiological benefits when an individual becomes mindful: the following lists are suggested

This book goes step by step outlining a set of simple practices that help break the cycle of anxiety stress, unhappiness, and mental exhaustion and promotes happiness in this frantic world. Written by Professor Mark Williams; who co-developed mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy, and Dr Danny Penman a qualified meditation teacher who is also an award winning writer and journalist. Together they made this book an easy read and understandable, packed full of information on mindfulness, along with meditations and habit releasing practices. While the first three chapters are about how we experience things and how we deal with those daily things and what mindfulness is all about. In the fourth chapter is an introduction into the eight week course

Now more than ever, we are all traveling at a million miles a minute, in the fast paced environment we call normal. We are multitasking more often, thinking about what is for dinner later while we are at work and trying to be as efficient as possible. Staying up late overthinking and worrying has become more and more common. Never pausing for a moment to take a breath and let our brains turn off. This can lead to multiple mental health issues such as depression and uncontrollable anger. Enabling yourself to be able to change perspectives in any given situation and analyze things from a different points of view, is called mindfulness (2).

As hypothesized, mindfulness was significantly related to lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress in a population of college students and adults, consistent with a host of previous research (Baer et al., 2006; Brown & Ryan, 2003). Decentering means to take an objective perspective of one’s life, as opposed to a subjective one, and to be able to notice the process and context of thinking and gain psychological distance from one’s thoughts, feelings and emotions. In the present study, higher levels of decentering were linked to lower levels of psychological distress (depression, anxiety, stress), consistent with prior research (Fresco et al., 2007; Hayes-Skelton & Graham, 2013; McCracken et al., 2013; Pearson et al., 2014; Sauer & Baer, 2010). Nonattachment is the psychological quality of deriving happiness independently of

Meditation has been known to promote less stress and distress in studies using a group of people who have not participated in mediation previously (2). Chronic exposure to stress has a negative impact on the body causing increased heart rate to the point of hypertension, possibly a stroke or heart attack, weaker immune system, and can cause infections in the genital regions (5). In this study, meditators correlated poorly with having high stress and distress levels, which it can be inferred that mindfulness meditation can allow people to separate out objective content from what they are observing (2). Furthermore, the results of the study showed that among the meditation group they had both, a positive well-being as well as the smallest amount of stress and distress in the group, hence allowing for healthier mental health (2). Throughout the study, mindful meditation was associated with negative distress symptoms, and a higher observational score

In Book X, Aristotle writes about the relationship between contemplation and happiness (1177a12-18). He defines pleasure as the greatest and most important good, because pleasure can be lived at its finest stage and that is what makes it a good. Contemplation is the highest form of any activity because it happens constantly; it gives pleasure and is independent from other (. It does not stop or only happen for a very short time. It rather continues to happen. Further on, he talks about happiness and how it is related to pleasure and contemplation. Happiness is the goal of every person’s life and in relation to that the highest form of happiness is contemplation (1174b21-24). Contemplation is the finest form of happiness because it appears to us at our greatest capacities, at its greatest moment (1174b29-30). He distinguishes two part of contemplation: the rational and the intellectual (1177a14-16). These two distinguishes are what proves that humans and animals have some main differences. Humans have the ability to be rational and they have the capacity to be intellectual (1177a21-23).

In today’s society, we are relentlessly bombarded with annoying phrases like “things aren’t so bad” or “look on the bright side of life”. (Inside Out Review, 2015). Our brains are wired to think that the optimal level of happiness is achieved when we refuse to think negatively. However, adopting this type of attitude can result in just the opposite of happiness. Having a sense of optimism, especially on a good day almost feels like bliss. However, on a bad day, pushing away any insignificant hint of sadness you may be feeling can put you at an ultimate low. I compare this to the story told by James Baldwin entitled, “Sonny’s Blues”. The author uses a close family member to convey the damaging

In this section, a detailed analysis and discussion of the findings of my sources will be used as evidence in order to strengthen the argument of the research hypothesis, which is to what extent does meditation, prayer and contemplation contribute to an individual’s physical and psychological well-being. It would be far better if one’s self could achieve holistic well-being, improved peace of mind and relaxation as well as better thought processing without the need for any form of medical intervention. The scientific evidence of the many sources supports the notion that meditation, prayer and contemplation improves an individual’s mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Happiness is defined as having a meaningful life. I believe that a meaningful life would be defined as understanding the separation of this life and the afterlife. This goes on to engaging and understanding your role in life and effect the world in a positive manner based on that role, yet still strive towards a spiritual connectedness by contributing to the human world in order to achieve spiritual connectedness. This also means finding truth in the world and reasoning that one still needs to work towards a spiritual afterlife in the end but must do this by understanding the truth of the world and educate yourself so that one can also live a virtuous life in the human world and focus on transcending to the afterlife after living a virtuous life.

Happiness is the ultimate goal of every person on earth. This is a form of satisfaction and fulfillment of ones needs, wants, achievements and targets.

Happiness, What causes happiness? How do people stay happy? What even is happiness? Some people say the key to success is happiness. There are very firm believers that discourage that saying or just don’t believe in it. The major part to being happy is of course being happy. But, how can you actually be happy ? What does it take to get rid of all the negative thoughts and adhere to the positive ones. There is some advice you can take into consideration to live a so called “happy” life. If you choose to follow it, there’s no guarantee of “happily ever after”, but maybe a change in, let’s say diet. There are three major parts to consider when trying to live the happy life with less, well depression. We will call them the key factors to happiness.The first major key of course is, don’t expect happiness. That can quickly die down and the high expectation turn into a blubber on the ground. The second key to happiness is simply just acceptance, there needs to be this light switch in which you can flick on and off in life to be able to know what your boundaries are in order to be able to accept yourself. The third and final key is research yourself, figure out who you are and where you stand in this society it can make a huge difference knowing who you are.

You 're probably wondering what mindfulness and wellness, could possibly have to do with each other? And it is indeed a good question.

Everyone is seeking happiness. This is a truth that supports the food, drug, entertainment, self-help, retail, automotive, and every other industry. People are seeking happiness; and, when they can't find it, they seek to escape their discomfort. Of course, there are those who are seeking happiness through misery; and some who are miserable no matter what they do - but happiness is the ultimate point. And happiness is right here, right now - not someplace else, or sometime in the future.