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• [email protected]• 07730 059 634
