Mindfulness Works!

In an article from Live Science, researchers have discovered empirical evidence to support meditation and other mindfulness practices.

The article by Melinda Wenner describes new reseach completed at UCLA that,

"Brain scans show that putting negative emotions into words calms the brain's emotion center. That could explain meditation’s purported emotional benefits, because people who meditate often label their negative emotions in an effort to “let them go.” "

According to the article, the study's lead author, UCLA psychologist Matt Lieberman describes the study in these words:

“In the same way you hit the brake when you’re driving when you see a yellow light, when you put feelings into words, you seem to be hitting the brakes on your emotional responses,” Lieberman said of his study, which is detailed in the current issue of Psychological Science. "

Read the full article here:
http://www.livescience.com/health/070629_naming_emotions.html


BOTTOM LINE: Superior Leaders Practice Mindfulness.