IV. Conclusion A. Restatement of thesis: Healthcare workers can improve the quality of patient care and reduce the chances of experiencing burnout by practicing simple mindfulness exercises. B. Summary of main points: 1. Practicing mindfulness can help workers to improve assessment skills, allowing them greater ability to notice a change in patient condition. 2.…
Mindfulness is defined as “a state of mind or mode of practice that permits the questioning of expectations, knowledge, and the adequacy of routines in complex and not fully predictable social, technological, and physical settings. Mindfulness does not exclude or oppose the idea of routines, but may in fact build upon routinized action”. (Rerup, 2005; Levinthal and Rerup, 2006). I try to remain mindful as a nurse so that I may provide the best patient care possible as well as in my working relationships. If you are mindful of your surroundings it helps a person adapt to new situations…
For years people have struggled with the notion of ‘personal freedom,” and in truth this has been because of people failing to understand where to search for the concept of ‘freedom.’ Maggie Nelson, in “Great to Watch,” states that she prefers art that is not a member of a dichotomy where it either “terrorizes” or “chaperones” viewers. Instead, she prefers art that is neither “terrorizing” nor “chaperoning” viewers because this art presents an opportunity for the viewer to form his or her own opinions on the subject matter at hand, and instead of shocking the viewer or trying to force the viewer into a false realization, the viewer is actually learning about the subject. In Cathy Davidson’s “Project Classroom Makeover,” this freedom of…
People’s behavior changes accordingly to their state of awareness. People can change to their own individual abilities to let go of themselves. When one’s mode of consciousness is adjusted, so is the way the individual thinks or feels. By changing one’s state of awareness, individuals are able to grow and understand their reality more clearly— ultimately guiding them to become less narrow-minded. Individuals that can let go of their selves and envision their lived realities with an optimistic attitude are able to then find interest in their environment that they did not see before.…
The selected readings cover the topics of self-awareness and the power of choice, the importance of developing self-awareness, ancient wisdom regarding personal mindfulness, Stoicism, the ideology and model of Epictetus and the thought provoking bumper sticker, “No Excuses Just Choices.” The designated material emphasizes the significance of looking deeply at the way you think, behave, respond, and feel. As individuals become more aware of how they contemplate and operate on a cognitive level they gain the ability to choose more beneficial responses to life’s negative situations and in return can live more peaceful, productive, and balanced lives. Self-awareness begins when a person is willing to pause and take an honest look at how…
The study conceptualized mindfulness as “an enhanced attention to and awareness of current experience or present reality . . . which may be reflected in a more regular or sustained consciousness of ongoing events and experiences” (pp. 822-823), whereas mindlessness is “the relative absence of mindfulness, [which] can be defensively motivated, as when an individual refuses to acknowledge or attend to a thought, emotion, motive, or object of perception” (p. 823). The study assumed that humans have a natural ability to sustain attention and be aware, that individuals differ in their willingness or tendency to sustain attention or be aware, and that various factors can influence individuals’ capacity to be mindful. The results of this study demonstrated that mindfulness increased wellbeing by fostering self-knowledge and self-regulation through a specific type of awareness and…
Mind Your Mindfulness When I was a young boy, I believed mindfulness only meant to be aware of others around you and to be kind. However, after reading the play, The Lost King, and the short passage following it, I have realized there is far more to being mindful than just being charitable to others. Now, I am aware that it also means to be in the moment; enjoying every day, hour, and moment as it comes and goes. Also, to live without regrets, for when you are laden with doubt and regret, it is nearly impossible to enjoy yourself. Maggie Pierce, an avid believer in living in the moment, said how mindfulness is, “experiencing life as you live it.”…
In what capacity can one review a learning background that was an "oblivious" incident from adolescence? In what manner can an "oblivious" occasion from youth add to Weltanschauung? Weltanschauung is at the mutual focal point of "debate on the way of rationality in late nineteenth century Germany. That is the contention between those scholars who comprehend theory essentially as a perspective and the individuals who demand that it ought to be comprehended as science” (Staiti, 2013).…
In an article “When Mindfulness Meets the Classroom,” by Lauren Cassani Davis” (August 31, 2015) states the perfect effect of mindfulness. Various instructor is explaining meditation into the classroom as a means rising kids’ attention and emotional regulation. In past, they noticed that in the classroom of the New York City where younger students are being taught mindfulness, most of whom came from one of the broken areas of the city. Mindful schools had recorded that most of their professors were well trained, experienced less stress and had higher job satisfaction. The body of scientific research giving an example of the perfect effects of mindfulness coaching on physical fitness and well-being.…
Type of Listening: Mindful Listening Definition and Discussion: Mindful listening-Listening that requires us to be engaged with another reason-the words,the behaviors,and the environment. Mindful listening is the essence of receptivity — allowing another individual to express themselves without interrupting, judging, refuting, or discounting. It truly sets the stage or foundation for effective communication between individuals, and is the gateway to understanding for individuals and to gain a connection to the community as a whole.…
For effectively managing all conflict involving work or relationships I will focus on working towards being more open-minded. My personal framework will utilize mindfulness as a way for me to better understand another parties views and then collaborating on a solution, so that I can better solve an intercultural or intracultural conflict as a primary party or a third-party. Most of the conflict I've been involved with relates to my family. I have a big family and as I've learned from Managing Intercultural Conflict Effectively, Hispanic cultures practice collectivism.…
In his book As a Man Thinketh, James Allen has a running theme which is the power of the mind. To start off his book, Allen discusses the power of the mind to shape one’s thoughts, character, circumstances, health, and one’s purpose in life. Then Allen transitions into discussing how one should strive for achievement; how one should chase after his own visions and dreams; and at last how one should strive for a calm mind. I will be discussing all of this and I shall relate Allen’s ideas to my own life experience and my internship at Grand Lake Mental Health Intensive Out-Patient Center in Vinita, Oklahoma.…
Through mindfulness, I can tap into how I am feeling and find senses of perspective and calm with aspects of myself that would’ve tripped me up previously (such as negative moods or thought…
As a learning method, I enter each course of an open mind. This learning modality allows me to focus on each objective and its manifestations. I observed this process during my Master’s program and I kept note through discernment and consciousness in my daily journey. During the prelude, the title is what attracted me to apprehend this course had something to do change.…
Being capable likewise implies conceding when one has committed an error and taking full responsibility for the outcomes that take after. Mindful individuals mean to comply with the law and cease from causing…