Lasting Happiness - How to be kinder to yourself and others
Feb 15, 2022
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Professor Doug Carnine discusses promoting mindful kindness through the Choose Kindness Foundation. The podcast explores the impact of kindness on well-being and relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-kindness and mindfulness in challenging times.
Promoting kindfulness through mindfulness in various settings for personal growth and positive change.
Advocating for kindness and mindfulness to create a culture of positivity and empathy in society.
Deep dives
Dr. Karnine's Transition to Kindfulness and Mindfulness
After a successful career in education, Dr. Karnine shifted his focus to kindfulness and mindfulness to help individuals facing challenges. Inspired by a young hospice volunteer, he launched the Choose Kindness Foundation, promoting mindful kindness in various settings. Through his books like 'St. Badass' and 'How Love Wins,' he emphasizes the transformative power of kindness and mindfulness, offering tools for personal growth and positive change.
Importance of Mindfulness and Kindness Practices
Dr. Karnine stresses the significance of being kind to oneself and others, urging individuals to recognize unkind habits and cultivate kind behaviors. He highlights mindfulness as a way to break negative thought patterns and promote positive habits. Through practices like meditation and grounding techniques, he encourages individuals to enhance self-awareness, reduce stress, and foster kindness in their interactions.
Fostering Kindness for Personal and Social Change
By advocating for kindness and mindfulness, Dr. Karnine aims to create a culture of positivity and empathy. He emphasizes the power of gratitude and reflection in building kind habits and relationships. Through initiatives like the Choose Kindness Foundation's programs in prisons, schools, and workplaces, he seeks to empower individuals to lead more fulfilling lives and contribute to a kinder society.
Professor Emeritus at the University of Oregon and President of the Choose Kindness Foundation, Doug Carnine joins us to discuss his work with the Choose Kindness Foundation that works with schools, businesses, prisons, and social service agencies across the US to promote mindful kindness.
For More Information:
Dr.Carnine’s website https://feedkindness.com/
Teen mindfulness program https://choosekindnessfoundation.info/the-mindful-kindness-program/
Choose kindness foundation https://choosekindnessfoundation.info/
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