Mindfulness

The practice of mindfulness has been gaining increasing attention for its benefits.  If you choose to complete this post for course credit, please do/answer the following:

• Read this article about mindfulness.
• In your own words, what is the practice of mindfulness?
• This article outlines 20 benefits of mindfulness.  Please explain and provide your reaction to five of these benefits.

I would like you to read this article too, but realize that you are busy and articles can get lengthy.  But if you are interested, the article talks about mindfulness decreasing burnout and increasing compassion among doctors.  It's a great way to apply the subject, not only to the upcoming chapter, but the chapter on stress we just discussed.

Emotional Intelligence

According to some, emotional intelligence is more important than one's intellectual ability.  But, what exactly is emotional intelligence?

Should you choose to complete this post for credit, please do the following:

• Read this article.
• What is meant by emotional intelligence?
• Why is it important?  Don't simply list the benefits...expand upon them using personal experiences.
• Name and describe two of the emotional intelligence skills.
• Which do you think is more important, emotional intelligence or intellectual ability? Why?

Power of Procrastination

Procrastination undoubtedly gets the best of some of us, but is procrastination always bad?  Should you choose to complete this post for course credit, please do the following:

• Read this article.
• Summarize what you read.
• What are some benefits of procrastination?
• What does your textbook (chapter 4) have to say about the positive effects of procrastination?
• For some of us, procrastination isn't a bad thing - but for many of us, it is.  What are some ways to beat procrastination and use time more effectively?  Please use both your textbook and personal experiences to complete this question.

Laughter is the Best Medicine

"Humor is infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze."

You've heard it, laughter is the best medicine.  But why?  Should you choose to complete this assignment, please do the following:

• Read this article.
• How is laughter good for your health?
• Describe a few of the physical, mental, and social benefits of laughter.
• How can you create more laughter in your life?
• How do you use laughter in your life?
• Jump on over to YouTube and find two of your favorite videos that make you laugh.  Please share!