The Oxford Mindfulness Podcast Professor Willem Kuyken and 'A Life Well-Lived: Mindfulness for Life in 12 Chapters' - Chapter One "Wake Up!"
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Sep 23, 2024 In this insightful discussion, Willem Kuyken, a leading expert in mindfulness and psychological science at the University of Oxford, shares key principles from his book, 'Mindfulness for Life'. He highlights the significance of identifying personal values and fostering a supportive relationship with one's mind. Listeners learn practical techniques for daily mindfulness, including pausing to reflect and enhancing awareness. Kuyken emphasizes the transformative power of simply 'waking up' to life, encouraging everyone to define what a fulfilling life means to them.
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Values Are Your Life Compass
- Values act like a compass, directing how we spend time and energy.
- Clarifying lived values helps align tiny daily choices with a life well lived.
A Father's Work Ethic Explained
- Kuyken recounts his father's work ethic shaped by hardship in a concentration camp.
- This story explains how values like providing for family shaped life choices across decades.
Make Your Mind A Friend
- Befriending the mind turns it from enemy to lifelong ally that supports wellbeing.
- Treating the mind like a loyal friend reshapes how we respond to thoughts and emotions.
