“I think that attention is our most valuable resource. I think that where we put our attention becomes our life. As a scientist, I've seen how these practices can literally re-architect our brain for greater clarity, greater peace, greater innovation, and greater compassion.” — Dr. Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D. is a best-selling author, clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion.
17-year old Shauna experienced a spinal fusion surgery that changed her way of living and led her to find mindfulness — through a gift from her dad. In today’s conversation, she speaks to us about:
- Why attention is our most valuable resource
- How having a spinal fusion surgery le her to find mindfulness
- Mindfulness as a way of living
- The 3 key elements to integrate mindfulness into your life
- How we can train to be happy
- Her new book: Good Morning, I Love You
- The misconceptions of meditation and mindfulness!
Be sure to follow Dr. Shauna on Instagram, Linked In and Facebook and visit her website to learn more about meditation and her most recent book, Good Morning, I Love You.
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