<ul><li>Mindfulness is a powerful tool for personal transformation and growth.</li><li>What you practice grows stronger, so choose to cultivate positive qualities through mindfulness.</li><li>Kind attention is essential for change; shame and judgment hinder growth.</li><li>Mindfulness has scientifically proven benefits, such as improved immune functioning, reduced stress, and better sleep.</li></ul>

Key Takeaways

<ul><li>Practice mindfulness by paying attention to the present moment and gently bringing your focus back whenever your mind wanders.</li><li>Cultivate an attitude of kindness and compassion towards yourself and others.</li><li>Incorporate mindfulness into your daily life, not just during meditation, by being fully present in each moment and noticing your thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment.</li><li>Use self-affirmations and positive self-talk to foster self-love and acceptance.</li></ul>

Actionable Insights

<ul><li>Understanding the importance of mindfulness in personal transformation.</li><li>Recognizing the impact of repeated practice on brain plasticity and growth.</li><li>Realizing the detrimental effects of shame and the power of kind attention.</li><li>Discovering the wide range of benefits associated with mindfulness.</li></ul>

Learning Outcomes

<ul><li>The speaker shares her personal journey of discovering mindfulness and its transformative power.</li><li>Mindfulness involves paying attention in the present moment with kindness.</li><li>The brain can be shaped and strengthened through repeated practice, as shown by studies on neuroplasticity.</li><li>Mindfulness has proven beneficial effects on immune functioning, stress reduction, cortisol levels, and sleep quality.</li></ul>

The Power of Mindfulness: What You Practice Grows Stronger | Shauna Shapiro


How do we change? In this pioneering talk, Dr. Shauna Shapiro draws on modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom to demonstrate how mindfulness can help us make positive changes in our brains and our lives.   Edited by Kevin Raman and Preston Yeung. SHAUNA SHAPIRO, PhD, is a professor at Santa Clara University, a clinical psychologist, and an internationally recognized expert in mindfulness. Dr. Shapiro is the recipient of the American Council of Learned Societies teaching award, acknowledging her outstanding contributions to education; and is a fellow of the Mind and Life Institute co-founded by the Dalai Lama. Dr. Shapiro lectures and leads mindfulness programs internationally, serves on the Advisory Board of Axialent a leader on Conscious Business, and has brought mindfulness to pioneering companies including Cisco Systems and Google. She has published over 150 articles and book chapters and is co-author of The Art and Science of Mindfulness and Mindful Discipline: A loving approach to raising an emotionally intelligent child. drshaunashapiro.com This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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How do we change? In this pioneering talk, Dr. Shauna Shapiro draws on modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom to demonstrate how mindfulness can help us make positive changes in our brains and our lives. 

Edited by Kevin Raman and Preston Yeung.   

SHAUNA SHAPIRO, PhD, is a professor at Santa Clara University, a clinical psychologist, and an internationally recognized expert in mindfulness. Dr. Shapiro is the recipient of the American Council of Learned Societies teaching award, acknowledging her outstanding contributions to education; and is a fellow of the Mind and Life Institute co-founded by the Dalai Lama. Dr. Shapiro lectures and leads mindfulness programs internationally, serves on the Advisory Board of Axialent a leader on Conscious Business, and has brought mindfulness to pioneering companies including Cisco Systems and Google. She has published over 150 articles and book chapters and is co-author of The Art and Science of Mindfulness and Mindful Discipline: A loving approach to raising an emotionally intelligent child. drshaunashapiro.com

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