In this week's lesson, we will explore mindfulness- what it is and what it isn’t, what a mindfulness practice can do for us in terms of our brain and body, as well as our overall sense of well-being, we will explore our number one worst habit and then learn a strategy to address that habit when we notice it arise.
Please note that all information is based on information from A Course in Mindful Living created by Dr. Elisha Goldstein, PhD.
The section on the science behind mindfulness is taken directly from A Course in Mindful Living.
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