“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!
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