Being Mindful

Tal Ben-Shahar and Angus Ridgway’s SHARP model of leadership looks at Performance Multiplier 3: ABSORPTION (continued)

Ellen Langer in her book Mindfulness  says mindlessness leads to “error, pain and a predetermined course of life”, whereas mindfulness “increases charisma, productivity…..health and even longevity”. 

What you pay attention to will determine the quality of your life. Mindful engagement is like meditation.  Practice regulating your attention even for 3 minutes a day, at home or at your desk.  It is called brain hygiene allowing the synaptic connections in the brain to be cleaned out and strengthened. It is also known as flexing and building your attention muscle.   

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