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Bestselling author, and 'mother of mindfulness', Ellen J. Langer makes her long-awaited return sharing her groundbreaking research with The Mindful Body.

List Price: $48.007" x 10" (17.78 x 25.4 cm) Black & White on White paper828 pagesScience PublishersISBN-13: 978-1938024511 ISBN-10: 1938024516 BISAC: Science / Physics / Quantum TheoryIs consciousness an epiphenomenal happenstance of this particular universe? Or does the very concept of a universe depend upon its presence? Does consciousness merely perceive reality, or does reality depend upon it? Did consciousness simply emerge as an effect of evolution? Or was it, in some sense, always "out there" in the world? These questions and more, are addressed in this special edition.

Integrating mindfulness into the workplace enhances focus, reduces stress, and fosters a positive environment. This book provides practical techniques and strategies for cultivating mindfulness among employees, encouraging a culture of well-being and productivity. Through engaging exercises and real-life examples, readers will learn how to apply mindfulness principles to improve communication, creativity, and collaboration, ultimately transforming their work experience and organizational dynamics.

A path to relief.... A fresh, thoughtful plea-notably free of'edubabble'- for exploring strategies of teaching and learning. -New York Times Book Review

Exploring the concept of mindfulness, this classic work in social psychology delves into its impact on human behavior and interpersonal relationships. The book examines how being present and fully engaged can transform one's perspective and interactions with others. Through a blend of research and practical insights, it highlights the importance of awareness in achieving personal well-being and fostering meaningful connections, making it a significant contribution to both psychology and self-improvement literature.

Now the basis of a new autumn 2010 BBC 1 series on turning back time, top psychologist Ellen Langer shows the power of thinking yourself younger.

A psychologist explains how each individual can develop a rich creative life by identifying and eliminating the "rules" that govern creativity and prevent one from reaching one's goal to truly express oneself.

Ellen J. Langer, Harvard professor of psychology, determines that the mindless following of routine and other automatic behaviors lead to much error, pain and a predetermined course of life. In this thought-provoking book, her research has been "translated" for the lay reader. With anecdotes and metaphors, Langer explains how the mindless--as opposed to the mindful--develop mindsets of categories, associations, habits of thought born of repetition in childhood and throughout schooling. To be mindful, she notes, stressing process over outcome, allows free rein to intuition and creativity, and opens us to new information and perspectives. Langer discusses the negative impact of mindsets on business and social relations, showing special concern for the elderly, who often suffer from learned helplessness and lack of options. Encouraging the application of mindfulness to health, the author affirms that placebos and alternative, mind-based therapies can help patients and addicts move from unhealthy to healthy contexts.