Increase Athletic Flow and Resilience with Mindfulness

Increase Athletic Flow and Resilience with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Mindfulness shares similarities with flow state, and because it is based on moment-to-moment experiences, it can promote attention regulation, emotional regulation, and body awareness.” – Jian-Hong Chen   Athletic performance requires the harmony of mind and body. Excellence is in […]

Mindfulness Improves Physical and Mental Well-Being

Mindfulness Improves Physical and Mental Well-Being   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “scientists have found that practicing mindfulness is associated with changes in the structure and function of the brain as well as changes in our body’s response to stress, suggesting that this practice has important impacts on our physical and emotional health.” –  University […]

Mindfulness is Associated with Improved Mood and Lower Interpersonal Sensitivity

Mindfulness is Associated with Improved Mood and Lower Interpersonal Sensitivity   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Mindfulness training may help reduce interpersonal sensitivity in college students. When college students have strong effectiveness/authenticity, lower negative emotions may be a protective factor to prevent interpersonal sensitivity.” – Xiaoqian Ding   Humans are social animals. This […]