Ep. 20 - Mindfulness for Developing Minds: Emotional Well-Being, Growth, and Self Awareness with Eric Loucks PhD

In this episode, Rush interviews Eric Loucks PhD, Eric discusses how mindfulness can be beneficial for students in their academic and personal lives. He also discusses the difference between mindfulness and self-awareness. He shares how mindfulness can be helpful in managing these stresses and he discusses examples from his own experience teaching mindfulness to students. He shares his take on the popularity of mindfulness in the corporate world, noting that while it is good that mindfulness is being incorporated into workplaces, it would be better if more people were taught how to deliver it effectively.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 03:35] - Opening segment

        Eric has a deep interest in mindfulness and its potential benefits for individuals and populations

Eric believes that mindfulness can be easily learned and applied in one’s life, even without social support 

[03:36 - 20:14] –  Interconnectedness is Key to Living a Full and Meaningful Life

        Eric discusses how interconnectedness is key to living a full and meaningful life, and how mindfulness can help us to be more aware of our thoughts and emotions

Mindfulness can help individuals manage these stresses

There is a new age stage called, “Emerging adulthood” which provides more opportunity for self-reflection and self-actualization

 

[20:15 - 25:24] –  Mindfulness Develops Greater Self-Awareness and Control

        Eric discusses that young adults today have a higher requirement for self-awareness than in prior generations

Mindfulness can help young adults develop greater self-awareness and control over their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations

 

[25:25 - 34:24] –  Demand for Self-Awareness has Increased Due to Anxiety and Depressions in College Students

        Eric discusses how young adults today have a higher requirement for self-awareness than in prior generations

This increased need is due to the complexity of life, which includes a greater number of opportunities and challenges

 

[34:25 - 41:23] - Books and Recommendations

Eric discusses the book called, “Unwinding Anxiety”

He introduces, Dr. Jud Brewer

He teaches mindfulness through digital platforms and has created a digital community of mindfulness practitioners

[41:24 - 46:31] - Closing Segment

        Eric suggests his listeners to find information about mindfulness and learn how to practice mindfulness online

        How to connect with Eric Loucks PhD at http://ericloucksphd.com/ 

 

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