Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course is the second part of the Foundations of Mindfulness series, focusing on living with balance and ease. Students will learn how to apply mindfulness to daily life, increase self-awareness, and cultivate positive emotions.Key Learning Points
- Develop a daily mindfulness practice
- Apply mindfulness to daily life
- Cultivate positive emotions
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Mental Health Counselor
- USA: $45,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 7,00,000
- Spain: €22,000 - €37,000
- Yoga Instructor
- USA: $35,000 - $60,000
- India: INR 1,00,000 - INR 3,50,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €30,000
- Wellness Coach
- USA: $40,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €35,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a daily mindfulness practice
- Apply mindfulness to daily life
- Cultivate positive emotions
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Completion of Foundations of Mindfulness I
- Willingness to engage in daily mindfulness practice
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video-based
Similar Courses
- Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- The Science of Well-Being
Notable People in This Field
- Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Tara Brach
- Sharon Salzberg
Related Books
Description
This is the sequel course to Foundations of Mindfulness that will continue to provide a broad overview of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of mindfulness. With interactive exercises to help students explore their own attitudes, mental habits and behaviors, Foundations of Mindfulness series offers a pathway for living with more freedom, authenticity and ease. Featured components of the course include experiential exercises, guided meditations, personal reflection and interactive discussions.
Knowledge
- Increase capacity for attentional control, sustained focus and presence.
- Concepts and practices that deepen the understanding of the mind/body connection, and highlights ways that the body is a direct portal to presence.
- Cultivate compassion for self and others
Outline
- Welcome to the Course!
- Meet the Professor
- Course Introduction
- Course Information & Keys to Success
- Discussion Forum Guidelines
- Accessibility and Accommodations Statement
- Stress and Mind/Body Systems
- Introduction
- The Physiology and Health Consequences of Stress
- The Stress Process
- Habitual Reactivity to Stress
- Week 1 Wrap-up
- Awareness of Breath Guided Meditation
- Body Scan
- Overview of Mindfulness Experiences for the Week
- Stress and Wellness Questionnaire
- Overview of Week 1 Mindfulness Experiences
- Week 1 Rejuvenator: Observing Reactivity
- Stress and the Brain
- The Science of Stress and How Our Emotions Affect Our Susceptibility to Burnout and Disease
- The Mind Body Interaction in Disease
- Interpreting the Stress and Wellness Questionnaire
- Stress and Mind/Body Systems
- Observing Reactivity
- Checklist
- Mindful Stress Reduction
- Module Intro
- Introducing Mindfulness
- 3-Minute Breathing Space
- Strategies for Cultivating Mindfulness
- Mindful Stress Reduction
- Week 2 Wrap Up
- Awareness of Breath and Body Guided Meditation
- Awareness of Breath Guided Meditation
- 3-Minute Breathing Space
- Body Scan
- Overview of Mindfulness Experiences for the Week
- Overview of Week 2 Mindfulness Experiences
- Week 2 Rejuvenator: Mindful Photo Walk
- The Science of How Our Minds and Our Bodies Converge in the Healing of Trauma
- Can Mindfulness Address Maladaptive Eating Behaviors?
- Mindful Stress Reduction
- Mindful Photo Walk
- Checklist
- Creating and Sustaining Balance in an Unstable World
- Week 3 Intro
- The Trouble with Certainty
- Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
- Mindfulness and Equanimity
- Week 3 Wrap-up
- Awareness of Breath and Body Guided Meditation
- Mountain Meditation
- Overview of Mindfulness Experiences for the Week
- Moving Past Limiting Beliefs
- Overview of Week 3 Mindfulness Experiences
- Week 3 Rejuvenator: Going on a MicroAdventure
- Fixed Views
- Creating and Sustaining Balance
- Going on a MicroAdventure
- Checklist
- Achieving Positive Health
- A Case for Self-Care
- Optimizing Well-Being
- Changing Behavior Mindfully
- Compassion vs. Criticism
- Week 4 Wrap-up
- Loving-Kindness Meditation
- Course Conclusion
- Overview of Mindfulness Experiences for the Week
- Nourishing/Depleting Activities
- Overview of Week 4 Mindfulness Experiences
- Week 4 Rejuvenator: Solo Challenge
- Personal Wellness Inventory
- Self-Compassion and Well-Being
- Achieving Positive Health
- Week 4 Rejuvenator: Solo Challenge
- Checklist
- Reflecting on Your Personal Wellness Inventory
Summary of User Reviews
Foundations of Mindfulness II: Living with Balance and Ease is a highly rated course that teaches mindfulness techniques for a more balanced and peaceful life. Many users found the course to be highly informative and engaging, with the instructor's teaching style being a key aspect that many praised.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Instructor's teaching stylePros from User Reviews
- Highly informative and engaging course
- Practical techniques for a more balanced and peaceful life
- Flexible schedule and self-paced learning options
- Great value for money
- Excellent support and resources
Cons from User Reviews
- Requires commitment and consistent practice to see results
- Some users found the course content to be repetitive
- Not suitable for those who prefer a more traditional learning approach
- Limited interaction with other students
- May not be suitable for those with severe mental health issues
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