ADHD Wise Squirrels for late-diagnosed adults with ADHD. WS58 Decades of Mindfulness & Mindset Research with Dr. Ellen J. Langer.
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Sep 10, 2025 
Dr. Ellen J. Langer, a Harvard psychologist and pioneer of mindfulness research, shares insights from her impactful work. She discusses the dual nature of behavior, emphasizing compassion over judgment. The conversation explores the complexities of ADHD, focusing on how mindfulness can improve life expectancy and reduce risks. Langer reveals the difference between mindfulness and meditation, promoting awareness without certainty. They also delve into the mind-body connection and the role of language in shaping self-perception, encouraging listeners to embrace their individuality.
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Mindfulness Is Not Meditation
- Mindfulness is a way of being that means actively noticing new things about familiar things.
- Noticing new stuff breaks certainty and prevents living on autopilot.
Certainty Kills Choice
- Certainty shuts down noticing and choice, making us behave like robots.
- Embracing uncertainty restores options and the possibility of happiness.
Notice Three New Things
- Do a quick bottom-up mindfulness exercise: go outside and notice three new things right now.
- Repeat this with people and tasks to reawaken attention and curiosity.
