

381. Change Your Mindset, Your Health, Your Life | Dr. Ellen Langer
1063 snips Aug 31, 2023
Dr. Ellen Langer, Harvard's first tenured female psychology professor and acclaimed "mother of mindfulness," shares insights from her latest work. She discusses how intentional awareness and humility can transform health and mindset. The conversation delves into the effects of time perception on aging and disease, and how reframing suffering through faith can empower us. Langer emphasizes the importance of directing attention intentionally to foster personal growth and tackle bureaucratic challenges in research. An inspiring exploration of mindfulness awaits!
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Mindfulness
- Mindfulness is actively noticing new things or embracing uncertainty.
- Everything is always changing, so we should never assume we know everything.
Horse Eating Hot Dog
- Ellen Langer recounts seeing a horse eat a hot dog, challenging her assumptions.
- This experience highlighted that everything she thought she knew could be wrong.
Future Authoring Program
- Jordan Peterson's Future Authoring program helps students develop a life vision.
- This 90-minute exercise improves grades and reduces dropout rates.