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Mindfulness, Meditation, and Self-Compassion

Tuesday, August 29th 2023 10:00am 3 min read
Dr. Jessica Peatross dr.jess.md @drjessmd

Hospitalist & top functional MD who gets to the root cause. Stealth infection & environmental toxicity keynote speaker.

Mindfulness and self-compassion have become popular concepts in the realm of personal growth. A growing body of research indicates that these practices offer tangible mental health benefits. This ongoing, extensive, and worldwide research clearly demonstrates the mechanisms and reasons behind the effectiveness of mindfulness and self-compassion.

One effective approach to developing mindfulness and self-compassion is through the practice of meditation.

Defining mindfulness and self-compassion

Mindfulness involves purposefully directing your attention to the present moment with an attitude of curiosity or interest, rather than judgment.

Self-compassion entails treating oneself with kindness and understanding, even during moments of suffering or failure.

Both practices are associated with increased well-being.

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